Assistant Professor - Botanist/Ecologist The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University is accepting applications for a Botanist/Ecologist at the rank of Assistant professor. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 15, 2012. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the undergraduate Biology (BS) and graduate (MS) programs. Primary courses to be taught include General Botany, Principles of Biology, and Conservation Biology. Additional courses, especially those relating to plant communities and ecosystems, could be assigned based on the candidate's expertise and departmental needs. The typical teaching load is 12 hours per semester, but new faculty can expect to teach 9 hours per semester during their first year. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an active research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate (MS) students. A Ph.D. or ABD is required from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution by the time of appointment. ! Position will remain open until filled. All interested applicants must apply via jobs.eku.edu (search requisition #0610524).
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory criminal background check and educational credential verification. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. More information about our department and university can be found at: http://www.biology.eku.edu/ Jennifer Koslow, PhD Assistant Professor of Plant Ecology Department of Biological Sciences Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475 office: Beckham 227 phone: 859-622-6258 [email protected] http://people.eku.edu/koslowj/
