ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
ECOLOGIST OR MICROBIAL ECOLOGIST
St. Edward's University invites applications for
a full-time, tenure track assistant professor
appointment in Biology as an ecologist (focus on
microbial ecology preferred) to begin in mid-August, 2013.
Responsibilities
Teaching an upper level ecology and population
biology course (BIIOL 4342) and its accompanying
laboratory course (BIOL 4142) to biology majors
Establishing a strong teaching and research
program with undergraaduates at the
Universityâs Wild Basin Research Center, described below
Teaching freshman level lecture and laboratory
courses to majors and non-majors
Developing at least one upper level
undergraduate elective coursee in the candidateâs area of expertise
Possibly teaching an upper level microbiology
course (BIOL 3339) and its accompanying
laboratory course (BIOL 3139) to biology majors
Other required faculty duties as specified in the Faculty Manual
Qualifications
Ph.D. in ecology or a closely related field is
required, and a baackground in microbial ecology is strongly preferred
Demonstrated potential for excellence in
undergraduate teaching aand for engaging in research with undergraduates
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Institutional and Departmental Information:
St. Edward's University is a private, independent
Catholic university with a current student
enrollment of approximately 5,500 students. The
Department is in the School of Natural Sciences,
which is housed in the John Brooks Williams
Natural Sciences Center, with state of the art
teaching and research facilities. We are also
home to the SEU Wild Basin Research Center, a
field laboratory that provides excellent research
and teaching opportunities to the ecology
program. St. Edward's is located in Austin, which
has a population of approximately 700,000 and is
the capital city of Texas. Austinites enjoy the
casual and friendly atmosphere of a small town
with the conveniences afforded by city living.
Austin offers an abundance of leisure activities,
including hiking, biking, and water sports. Also,
Austin is currently one of the fastest growing
hi-tech cities and affords employment
opportunities for spouses and other family
members. The campus is located on a hilltop
overlooking the city. The Department of Biology
offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in biology. The web
address for the University is www.stedwards.edu.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will
continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: Applicants should send an
application letter that includes any courses
which the applicant is especially qualified to
teach (see Undergraduate Bulletin:
http://www.stedwards.edu/dasx/undergradebull.htm
), vita, ½ page teaching philosophy, ½ page
research plan and the names, addresses, phone
numbers, and email addresses of three references
to: Ecologist Search Committee, Department of
Biology, Position J00XX, School of Natural
Sciences, Box 1043, St. Edward's University,
Austin TX 78704. St. Edward's University is an
equal opportunity employer and hires only U. S.
citizens and documented workers.
William J. Quinn
Professor of Biology
St. Edward's University
3001 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
Office - 512-448-8457 FAX - 512-448-8764
[email protected]
