The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an ecologist to start as early as January 2011. We seek candidates who conduct field-based research on interactions among species and who will complement our existing strengths in community and ecosystem ecology. In addition, applicants should provide evidence of ability to secure external research funding and have demonstrated the ability to mentor students. A Ph.D. and relevant publications are required. Teaching will include courses in ecology and advanced courses in the applicantÂ’s specialty. Candidates should apply to Dr. Daniel Simberloff (Chair, Search Committee, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-1610), including a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching & mentoring experience and goals, and 4 relevant publications sent as a single PDF file to [email protected]. In addition, three confidential reference letters, also as PDF files, should be submitted to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
