Please note that this position is renewable annually for up to three years, and that research support is available. Applications from any discipline in ecology are welcome.
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND VISITING POSITION IN ECOLOGY AND/OR EVOLUTION The Department of Biology at the University of Richmond seeks to fill a one-year visiting, non- tenure-track position, renewable annually for up to three years, beginning August 2012. We are looking for a broadly trained biologist with expertise in the evolutionary and/or ecological sciences. We seek individuals with a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education and an interest in gaining experience in teaching and research at a primarily undergraduate institution. Teaching expectations include participation in introductory courses in Evolution and/or Ecology, and upper-level electives in the candidate's area of expertise. Candidates who can integrate field experiences into their teaching will receive favorable consideration. Research space and equipment will be made available based on synergy with existing faculty research programs. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or be ABD with an anticipated completion by August 2012. Applicants should apply online at http://www.urjobs.org using the Faculty (Instructional/Research) link. Applicants should submit an electronic cover letter that addresses their vision for being a teacher-scholar at a primarily undergraduate institution, as well as a curriculum vitae. Additionally, applicants should arrange for two letters of recommendation, including at least one that addresses teaching effectiveness and potential, to be sent electronically to Dr. Carrie Wu in the Department of Biology at [email protected]. The deadline for applications is Thursday, March 1, 2012, but qualified applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body and to being an inclusive community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to these goals. For more information on the department, see (http://biology.richmond.edu/). Department of Biology: The Gottwald Center for the Sciences houses the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and had an extensive renovation/expansion of laboratory and teaching facilities completed in 2005. Approximately 50 biology majors graduate each year, many of whom go on to attend top graduate and medical schools. A full-time Director of Biological Imaging manages our microscopy suite (SEM, TEM, and confocal microscopes). The university also maintains an animal facility, greenhouse and herbarium, flow cytometer, standard molecular biology equipment, and computer imaging technology, all of which are available for student and faculty use.
