Department Head Opening at New Mexico State University The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications for the position of Department Head to begin in 2009. Candidates with a strong record of achievement in research, teaching, and leadership are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in one of the Biological Sciences and will be hired with tenure, ideally at the rank of Professor. Preferred qualifications include: (1) a record of outstanding, externally funded academic research in biology that has resulted in national and international recognition, (2) an excellent record of teaching and advising in biology or related areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and (3) demonstrated leadership and administrative skills. Expectations for the position include: (1) long-term planning and continued development of the department in the areas of teaching, research, and service, (2) day to day management of the department including faculty, staff, students, and departmental resources, (3) representing the department to the administration and public, and (4) contributing to the teaching mission of the department. Strong candidates will have the opportunity to continue a productive research program. The Department of Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences has 22 tenure-track faculty teaching 508 undergraduate Biology, Microbiology, and Conservation Ecology majors, 65 M.S. and Ph.D. students, and service courses to a diversity of students throughout the University. The Department maintains an active research program that regularly leads the College in extramural funding and has strong HHMI-, NIH-, and NSF-funded teaching, outreach and minority research programs such as MBRS-RISE, MARC, Bridges, INBRE, AMP, and MICCP, and the HHMI Undergraduate Scholars Program. In addition, the Department maintains several natural history museums and has ties to the Jornada LTER program. The Department has also recently hired two new faculty who will be part of the Institute for Applied Biosciences, a newly established center for research at New Mexico State University. For more information about the department, see our website at http://biology-web.nmsu.edu/. Application packets should include 1) a signed letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) a summary of leadership accomplishments, 4) a statement of teaching, research, and leadership philosophy and expertise, and 5) contact information for at least five references. Individuals selected for interview must present copies of unofficial (or official) transcripts from the highest degree-granting institution at the time of interview. Application materials should be sent to: Department Head Search Committee, Department of Biology, P.O. Box 30001, MSC 3AF, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003- 8001. Incomplete, emailed, or faxed applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin 30 August 2008. The position will remain open until filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility for employment in the USA and upon presentation of two official transcripts of all post-secondary education sent directly to the Campus Academic Officer from the appropriate institution. NMSU is an EEO/AA employer/educator and a renowned minority serving institution. The Department strongly encourages women and minorities to apply.
