ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Plant Biology Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Plant Biology or closely related discipline with expertise in either plant systematics or conservation biology, preferably in which GIS technology or molecular techniques are employed to answer ecological or taxonomic questions. Duties will include teaching introductory plant biology for biological science majors and other courses, which might include upper-division ecology, conservation biology, or plant taxonomy. Candidates will also be expected periodically to teach graduate courses in their area of expertise. Please include Job Opening ID (JOID) 013134 on all correspondence.
Applicants must have a proven record or potential for excellence in teaching and research experience and publications in their discipline. Seeking extramural funding to support research involving master's and undergraduate students is expected. The successful candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparedness through course materials, teaching strategies, and advising. For more details see <http://www.fa.sjsu.edu/employment/employment.htm>. FOR FULL CONSIDERATION for this position, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of both teaching interests/philosophy and research interests, and at least three original letters of reference with contact information to the respective search committee at the Department of Biological Sciences, San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0100. Review of applications will commence on January 22, 2008. Website: http://www.biology.sjsu.edu/index.aspx. SJSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to the core values of inclusion, civility, and respect for each individual.
