ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY The Davidson College Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in conservation biology, with an initial two-year appointment at the assistant professor level starting August 01, 2013. We seek a broadly trained scientist who will contribute to all levels of the biology curriculum by teaching within our introductory course sequences, offering an upper-level conservation biology course, and teaching additional upper-level courses related to their expertise. These courses will be expected to expand the biology curriculum while simultaneously contributing to our interdisciplinary environmental studies major. The candidate's research must substantially address conservation issues using contemporary methodologies and may examine any taxonomic area(s). Candidates with abilities to teach and conduct research using computational, modeling, genetic, or molecular techniques are particularly encouraged to apply. Research that is both suited to the region and complements existing strengths is also desired. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active research program that is capable of attracting external funding and producing peer-reviewed publications with undergraduate co-authors. Start-up funds and dedicated research space are available. A Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, or a related field is required. Undergraduate teaching experience and postdoctoral research training are also preferred. Application materials (cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, three letters of recommendation) must be submitted at jobs.davidson.edu and will be reviewed beginning October 15th. Davidson College is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who bring additional dimensions to the Colleges mission. For further information contact Barbara Lom, Biology Chair ([email protected]).
