Faculty position, Comparative physiology, Benedictine University (Chicago area) Department home page: <http://www.benuscience.org/biology/index.php>
Assistant Professor Position, Biological Sciences Full-Time, Tenure Track, 2013 Fall Semester Benedictine University is a liberal arts institution located in the research corridor of metropolitan Chicago with nationally recognized undergraduate programs in the sciences. The University is in the midst of tremendousgrowth in the area of life sciences and, consistent with the Universitys vision statement, the institution is making a significant commitment of resources to support these programs. Position Description: The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in Fall 2013. We seek a candidate with expertise in the area of comparative physiology. The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates who will add to the breadth of taxonomic expertise in our department while being able to build connections in such areas as systems biology, computational biology, or ecology. Successful applicants will demonstrate successful experience teaching undergraduates, and will be willing and able to teach some combination of comparative physiology, human physiology, introductory majors biology, and/ or upper-level coursework in the area of expertise. Expectations to establish and participate in faculty/student research at the undergraduate level. Startup funds available. General Qualifications: Ph.D. and teaching experience required, with research interest (including pedagogical research) involving undergraduate students; postdoctoral experience is preferred. Candidates must have legal authority to work in the USA permanently. Application Deadline: Priority given to applications received by December 2, 2012. Position open until filled. Application Process: Interested applicants should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Benedictine%20University/Biology. Any questions should be directed to: Rose Fisk, Coordinator, College of Science, Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532. Email: [email protected]. Fax: 630-829-6547. E.O.E.
