GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
*University System of Georgia*
*[Tenure track Assistant Professor in Marine Biology]—Search #67134*
*[College of Science & Mathematics; Biology Department] *
Georgia Southern University invites nominations and applications for an
Assistant Professor position of Marine Biologist in the Department of
Biology in the College of Science and Mathematics. Georgia Southern
University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, is
classified as a Doctoral/Research University. Accredited by the Commission
on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia
Southern offers more than 100 academic majors in a comprehensive array of
baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs. The
University has earned a reputation for providing all of the benefits of a
major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Academic
programs are organized within eight colleges: Business Administration,
Education, Health and Human Sciences, the Allen E. Paulson College of
Engineering and Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences,
the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Science and Mathematics, and
the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies.
A residential university with a fall 2012 enrollment of more than 20,500
students, Georgia Southern is one of Georgia’s premier universities. One of
the top choices in Georgia for new freshmen, including HOPE Scholars,
Georgia Southern enrolls an increasingly selective student body
representing 49 U.S. states and nearly 100 nations. The University
continues to enhance its academic profile through higher admission
standards, an expanded Honors Program, and scholarships for academically
talented students.
Georgia Southern University is committed to advancing the state of Georgia
and the region through the benefits of higher education, offering both
campus-based and a number of online degree programs. The University fosters
access to its educational programs, provides a comprehensive and fulfilling
university experience, and enhances quality of life in the region through
collaborative relationships supporting education, health care and human
services, cultural experiences, scientific and technological advancement,
athletics, and regional development.
The more than 900 acre park-like campus continues an era of capital
construction that has opened new facilities for colleges and academic
programs, student recreation and development, university housing,
athletics, and public service. The learning environment is enhanced by a
museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, a unique
wildlife education and raptor center, a performing arts center, the Center
for Art and Theatre, and a continuing education and conference center. The
University's Division I athletic teams, the Eagles, compete in the Sun Belt
Conference. The campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street
community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.
Within this setting, the Department of Biology consists of a diverse
faculty of teacher-scholars involved in a wide spectrum of activities from
molecular to ecological studies on the coastal plain and throughout the
world. The Department provides undergraduate and graduate students with a
challenging education that is research-based and technology-oriented. We
provide a foundation for life-long learning and appreciation of biological
processes and biological diversity through teaching, research and outreach.
*Position Description*. Reporting to the Chair, the Assistant Professor
Marine Biologist position requires teaching, service, and research
responsibilities as well as a terminal degree in the Biological Sciences or
a relevant field. The successful Marine Biologist candidate will teach
undergraduate and graduate courses, with a preference given to those able
to teach marine ecology. Research in marine ecosystems that can complement
an integrative program exploring the biology of the Southeastern coastal
plain is especially welcome. The position is a 9-month, tenure-track
appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
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*Required Qualifications:*
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Ph.D. by 31 December 2013 in the Biological Sciences or a relevant field
Demonstrated excellence in research
Potential to attract extramural funding
*Preferred Qualifications:*
· Post-doctoral experience
Expertise to teach marine ecology
The application deadline is November 8, 2013. The preferred position
starting date is August 1, 2014. A complete application consists of a cover
letter addressing the qualifications cited above; curriculum vitae;
statements of research interests and teaching interests/philosophy; and
three letters of reference. Applications *must be sent electronically* with
the curriculum vitae and statements of research interests and teaching
interests/philosophy as a single PDF formatted attachment (include
applicant name in file name). Letters of reference in PDF format may be
sent separately via email and should include the applicant name in the file
name. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete and
electronically-submitted applications will be considered. Finalists will
be required to submit to a background investigation.
Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Dr. Denson K. McLain, Search Chair, Search #67134
Electronic mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 912-478-5593
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*More information* about the institution is available through
http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu. Georgia
Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to
working in diverse academic and professional communities and who are
committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service
within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees,
vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public
inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University
is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who
need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search
process should contact the Associate Provost.
