Title: Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor Plant Physiology Institution: University of Northern Colorado Department: School of Biological Sciences
General Information: The position is for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenure track or tenure eligible), nine month appointment. Preference will not be given to a particular rank; all applicants will be judged in accordance with their years of experience. We seek a candidate with a Doctorate, at least two years of research experience after the doctorate, and expertise in plant physiology sufficient to add to and collaborate with current expertise in the school. The job duties include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Biology; training graduate students; providing service for the school, college, university, and community; conducting research and publishing original research results; applying for grants. The candidate must have the ability to teach lectures and laboratories for undergraduate students and graduate students in plant physiology and related areas, and the ability to direct undergraduate and graduate students in plant physiology research. The individual will be expected to solicit external funding to support an active research program and contribute to service duties. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: -- Doctorate in Biology or related field -- Commitment to excellence in teaching -- Evidence or potential for excellence in teaching -- Demonstrated research and publication record -- Minimum two years of research experience past the doctorate -- Potential or past success securing external funding -- Ability to teach undergraduate plant physiology course -- Potential or past experience in supervising research students Preferred Qualifications: -- Teaching experience at the university level -- Ability to teach other courses in areas of need (e.g., cell biology, molecular biology, general biology, plant anatomy, etc.) Requested Start Date: August 20, 2012 Application Materials, Contact, and Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin on January 10, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should apply online at https://careers.unco.edu and select View/Apply for Faculty Positions then choose Assistant/Associate Professor Plant Physiology. Application documents to be submitted online are a letter of application/cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least five references. In addition to the material provided online, please send unofficial or official copies of all undergraduate and graduate school transcripts, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a list of courses you would like to teach, and copies of a minimum of two published original research articles to: Cynthia Budde, School of Biological Sciences, Ross Hall, Box 92, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639. Tel: 970-351-2921. email: [email protected]. For questions, contact the chair of the search committee at [email protected]. Additional Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Original transcripts must be submitted at least one (1) month before the start date. Location and Environment: The University of Northern Colorado is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling 12,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The university, founded in 1889, is located in Greeley, Colorado, which has a growing population of 80,000 and is situated an hour north of Denver and 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and the City of Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu. Additional Information: This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Federal regulations require that the University retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants. The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/EEO/Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Campus Box 54, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639, or call 970-351-2718. Applications Close: 01/10/2012
