DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Position: The Department of Biology at the University of Northern Iowa is seeking to fill a tenure-track appointment in Ecosystem Ecology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the core course sequence for Biology majors by teaching General Biology: Organismal Diversity and/or Evolution, Ecology & the Nature of Science, to contribute to the Liberal Arts Core by teaching Life: Natural World, and, depending on area of expertise, to teach one or more of the following courses for upper level Biology majors: Advanced Ecology, Biostatistics, or Microbiology. A typical teaching load consists of nine classroom and lab contact hours per week. The successful candidate will be expected to seek extramural funding to develop and maintain an active research program in ecosystem ecology that engages undergraduate and masters students, and will participate in a multi-institutional National Science Foundation grant to expand Iowas scientific capacity in the area of biofuels research. Potential research directions might include carbon sequestration, water and nutrient cycling, and/or soil microbial processes, especially as they relate to the ecosystem consequences of biofuel feedstock production and changing land use in the Upper Midwest. The Department of Biology encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities, and veterans. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in a biological science and a successful record of teaching are required. ABDs will be considered with evidence of degree completion by August 2013. Pre-employment background checks are required. Appointment:August 2013 Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers excellent benefits which include TIAA-CREF and IPERS retirement plans, as well as group life, disability, medical, and dental coverage. Department: The Biology Department has 28 tenure-track faculty members and two instructors representing diverse areas of biology. The department has 700 undergraduate and 25 graduate students pursuing programs that lead to B.A., B.S., M.S. Biology degrees, and P.S.M. degrees in Biotechnology and Ecosystem Management. Resources available to faculty and students include a new building addition providing modern classrooms with excellent research, teaching, and computer facilities; modern instruments including microscopy and image analysis, flow cytometry, elemental analysis, and DNA sequencing; a diverse collection of on-campus nature preserves; and a newly renovated Botanical Center with an extensive live plant collection and herbarium. For more information, see http://www.biology.uni.edu. An existing, 5-year NSF EPSCoR grant will support development of the candidates research program and provide funds for equipment and graduate student support. UNIs Tallgrass Prairie Center supports staff, research, equipment, and facilities for ecological restoration and natural areas management. The Center is leading a long-term research project to develop methods for sustainably cultivating and harvesting diverse polycultures of native perennial vegetation for use as a biomass energy feedstock in a manner that also conserves soil and water resources and provides high quality wildlife habitat. Inquiries and Applications received by October 19, 2012 will be given full consideration. To apply, visit http://jobs.uni.edu. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Maureen Clayton, Chair, Search Committee, at [email protected], or by phone at (319) 273-7147. The University of Northern Iowa is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action. UNI is a smoke-free campus.
