Physiological Plant Ecologist The Department of Environmental and Plant Biology at Ohio University seeks an individual for a full-time, 9-month tenure track position as an assistant professor beginning August 27, 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active and externally funded research program in physiological plant ecology that can range from the organismal to landscape scale. Applicants with experience and interest in climate change ecology, biofuels, and/or plant stress are desired. The ideal candidate should be broadly trained in terrestrial plant ecology and have considerable experience in physiological plant ecology. Primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory undergraduate-level courses in plant biology and one or more upper-level/graduate courses in their area of specialty. The successful candidate should be committed to teaching undergraduates and developing a research program that involves undergraduates as well as graduate students. The Department of Environmental and Plant Biology (http://www.plantbio.ohiou.edu/) currently consists of 11 full-time faculty, 30 graduate students, and 60 undergraduate majors. Further information about Ohio University can be found at the University’s Web site: http://www.ohio.edu/. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in physiological plant ecology, plant ecology, or related field. Preferred: 1-2 years post-doctoral work and evidence of research and teaching effectiveness. We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Women and other minorities are encouraged to apply. Ohio University is an EEO/AA Employer. To apply, complete and submit online quick application (http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/1354) and attach required documents (CV, cover letter, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests/goals, contact information for 3 references, 2-3 publications representative of your research, and unofficial transcripts for the PhD). Please direct questions to Dr. Allan M. Showalter, Department Chair, [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Deadline to apply: December 23, 2011. Interviews tentatively scheduled for January/February, 2012.
Brian C. McCarthy, Ph.D. Interim Assoc. Dean, College of Arts & Sciences and Professor of Forest Ecology 207 Wilson Hall Admin Ohio University Athens, OH 45701 USA T: 740-593-2979 F: 740-593-0053 E: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
