Utah State University invites nominations and applications for the Director of the Ecology Center. The Ecology Center (http://www.usu.edu/ecology) is a well-funded interdepartmental, cross-college organization with the mission of promoting and supporting research and graduate education in basic and applied ecology. The Director will provide vision and leadership to position the Ecology Center to be a world leader in ecology in a future increasingly emphasizing large-scale interdisciplinary research with educational, outreach, as well as scientific outputs. Duties are 50% administration and 50% research/teaching. This tenured position is open to candidates with (1) a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in ecology or related field, (2) excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, and (3) a distinguished record of scholarly activity that includes extramurally funded research and successful mentoring of graduate students. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a sincere appreciation for the accomplishment of others, a demonstrated ability to foster interdisciplinary activities, and administrative experience. The successful candidate can choose to be tenured in any of the participating departments within the Ecology Center. The position is available anytime after January 1, 2011 but should be filled by July 1, 2011. Application review will begin November 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, a statement regarding their vision for graduate education and research in ecological sciences, and the contact information for a minimum of five references. To apply, go to http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55396 .
Nominations and inquiries should be sent to: Michelle A. Baker, Chair Ecology Center Director Search Committee Department of Biology 5305 Old Main Hill Utah State University Logan, Utah 84322-5305 Telephone: 435-797-7131 E-mail: [email protected] Utah State University is located in the city of Logan in northern Utah's beautiful Cache Valley and is within a day's driving distance of six national parks. The surrounding Wasatch Mountains, including ski resorts, trails, lakes and rivers, locates Utah State University in one of the finest recreational environments in the nation. The university is a place of diverse thought, where first-rate cultural offerings by local and visiting artists benefit thousands of students and members of the community. Logan is an attractive, affordable, and safe mountain west community that provides an outstanding living-learning lifestyle. Utah State University offers competitive salaries and outstanding medical, retirement, and professional benefits that were recently ranked second among land grant universities in the nation. Women, minority, and veteran candidates as well as candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Utah State is sensitive to the needs of dual-career couples, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and has a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Gender Equity program committed to increasing diversity among students, faculty, and all participants in university life.
