Chair Department of Biology
Central Michigan University Position: The Department of Biology at Central Michigan University seeks an outstanding scholar and administrator for the position of Chair to begin August 2009. Applicants must meet the requirements for tenure at the rank of professor in the Department of Biology. Department: The Department of Biology includes 27 faculty and 12 staff and offers undergraduate and master¹s degree programs. Areas of research and teaching range from molecular biology to ecosystem ecology, with existing departmental strengths in aquatic biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, conservation biology, microbial ecology, molecular genetics, physiology, systematics, and wildlife biology. Departmental programs benefit from a variety of diverse resources including the CMU Biological Station on Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan, a well-equipped microscopy facility, and an in-house DNA sequencing and analysis core facility. Additional information is available at http://www.bio.cmich.edu/. Established in 1892, Central Michigan University has an enrollment of 27,000 students, including approximately 20,000 students on the university's main campus. Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral research university, CMU is recognized for strong undergraduate education and a range of focused graduate and research programs. CMU is a student-focused university with opportunities for leadership, internships, and off-campus volunteer programs. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a mid-Michigan community of approximately 25,000 permanent residents. A recently developed tourist destination point, Mount Pleasant has retained its small-town flavor and offers outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities. CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within its community (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/). Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Among multiple responsibilities, the chair is expected to foster scholarly productivity and visibility of a diverse and active faculty while supporting innovative and high quality teaching. The chair must serve as an advocate for the department, develop and support efforts to secure external funding, and maintain effective liaisons with the campus and community. The chair will help refine and implement a shared vision for the department. Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in one of the biological sciences with a proven record of externally funded research and teaching excellence. Demonstrated leadership ability, a record of successful administrative experience, and effective communication skills are also required. A record of successful fund-raising is preferred. Application: Please submit a letter addressing responsibilities and qualifications outlined above, a curriculum vitae, a statement of administrative philosophy, and names and contact information for five references to: Jennifer Schisa, Department of Biology, 217 Brooks Hall, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. ***************************************** Gregory M. Colores Associate Professor Department of Biology 185 Brooks Hall Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 Office: (989) 774-3412 FAX: (989) 774-3462 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cst.cmich.edu/users/color1gm *****************************************
