To support our commitment to conservation biology, The University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for two tenure track positions: one at the Assistant Professor rank in the area of Evolutionary or Organismal Biology; the other at the Associate or Full Professor rank to serve as the Director of Landscape and Natural Resources.
Evolutionary/Organismal Biologist: The candidate’s research will use innovative molecular approaches to address questions in evolutionary and/or organismal biology. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability or strong potential to establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally-funded research program. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and appropriate post-doctoral training in a related discipline. S/he will contribute to the Ph.D. program in Conservation Biology and M.S. program in Biology, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. Director, Landscape and Natural Resources: The director is responsible for the development and administration of university-wide landscape and natural resource management policies and will also serve as the UCF Arboretum Director. As such, s/he should have knowledge and expertise in environmental stewardship and management of urban ecosystems. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a discipline related to urban ecology, horticulture, ecology, sustainable environmental design, environmental education, restoration ecology, landscape management and a record of academic performance commensurate with a tenured position at the Associate or Full Professor level in the Department of Biology. For complete job descriptions and details on how to apply, see http://biology.cos.ucf.edu/. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009. The University of Central Florida (UCF) is among the top five national universities in the “Up-and-Coming Schools” category published by U.S. News & World Report. With a total enrollment exceeding 50,000 students and 225 degree programs, UCF has a strong research emphasis and provides competitive startup funds and teaching loads. The University of Central Florida is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. As an agency of the State of Florida, all application materials and selection procedures are available for public review.
