The Department of Biology at the College of William and Mary seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in ECOLOGY with significant contribution to the colleges ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY program (ENSP). The position is open to applicants conducting research in any field or scale of ecology that adds to existing biological and environmental strengths at William and Mary. Preference will be given to individuals working on terrestrial systems. The ideal candidate will have the ability to integrate knowledge across diverse disciplines and levels of biological organization, and possess excellent communication skills that will inspire a bright and highly motivated student body ranging from introductory to graduate students. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program involving both undergraduate and Master's degree students. Teaching expectations are one course per semester and will include an annual upper-division ecology course with a field laboratory component suitable to count towards the ENSP program, an introductory ENSP course on a rotational basis (probably once every three years), and ecology and quantitative courses of interest that would meet the needs of the biology department. Postdoctoral research experience is required, and previous experience teaching undergraduate courses will be viewed favorably. Review begins November 1, 2010 and will continue until an appointment is made. Submit online a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research plans and teaching philosophy, and a list of courses taken/taught relevant to the position as a single PDF document to www.jobs.wm.edu. Also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to Ecology Search Committee, Department of Biology, The College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795. Information on the undergraduate and masters degree programs in the biology department and this position may be obtained at http://www.wm.edu/biology. Information about the environmental science and policy program can be accessed at: www.wm.edu/environment. The College is an EEO/AA employer.
