The Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2013 (AA 50-2-153). Seeking a broadly trained environmental biologist. Teaching responsibilities include participation in general education biology, introductory courses in biology and upper-level courses related to field of expertise. Instructional delivery can occur through on-line, traditional, and alternative instructional methods and can occur on main campus or off-site educational locations. Voluntary summer contracts may be available. Other responsibilities include establishing a research program involving undergraduate/masters students, which supports a growing environmental initiative in the College of Science and Technology. We invite applicants from diverse areas of expertise including but not limited to conservation biology, natural resource management, restoration ecology, landscape ecology and global change biology. Ph.D. in biology or closely related discipline required. University teaching experience preferred. A demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations is preferred. Finalists for the position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process including a teaching demonstration and a research seminar as judged by the department faculty. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position begins Fall 2013. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, one-page statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, contact information for 3 professional references and arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation sent to Dr. Steven Rier, Environmental Biologist Search Committee Chair, Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. For full consideration, completed applications must be received by December 15, 2012. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Recommendation for hiring is needed by the majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. The University encourages applications from historically under-represented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities and is an AA/EEO employer. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification and criminal background. Completion of this search is contingent upon available funding. For more information, visit our web site (http://www.bloomu.edu/jobs).
