The Biology Department at Bucknell University invites applications for the David Burpee Endowed Chair in Plant Genetics to begin August 2012.
Bucknell University is a premier liberal arts university with a long- standing teacher-scholar tradition. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to curricular development for both majors and non-majors. As part of the five course teaching load, the successful candidate will be expected to teach an introductory course for majors or a non-majors course that contributes to the universitys general education requirements. Additionally, the successful candidate will teach an upper-level course in her/his area of specialty within plant biology that complements our current course offerings. It is also expected that the successful candidate will establish a research program that involves talented undergraduates and has the potential to attract extramural funding. We are especially interested in candidates working in the fields of ecology and evolution. The department has outstanding resources for botanical research and teaching including three greenhouses, an extensive living plant collection, a mixed- habitat natural area, an herbarium, an arboretum, environmental chambers as well as a staffed imaging facility including confocal and scanning electron microscopes. The successful candidate will have access to discretionary funds that may be used for research equipment, supplies, travel, and personnel. The position is offered at open rank. Applicants must have a Ph.D., an established independent research program and extensive teaching experience with evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates with appropriate experience may be considered for hire with continuous tenure, pending approval of departmental and university committees. Finalists for this position who wish to be considered for tenure upon appointment will be asked to submit a complete tenure dossier. Applications should include a curriculum vita, a detailed description of research plans, a teaching statement and names and e-mail addresses of three professional references. To apply, please visit: http://www.bucknell.edu/jobs. Review of applications will begin on October 15. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Questions about this position should be directed to Mark Spiro ([email protected]). Bucknell University values a diverse college community and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Bucknell University especially welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
