Job Description: Unity College invites applications for an academic-year (9-month) position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Conservation Biology. Unity College is a four-year liberal arts College that emphasizes Sustainability Science throughout the curriculum. We seek an individual who can support our Sustainability Science focus through demonstrated conservation research. The ideal candidate will be broadly trained in conservation biology, with expertise that complements existing faculty strengths. Such expertise may include but is not limited to studies of climate change, herpetology, parasitology, mycology and/or modeling.
The successful candidate will teach courses in conservation biology, ecology, introductory biology, a course in his/her area of expertise, and contribute to the Sustainability Science general education curriculum. They will also mentor undergraduate research students and participate in student advising and service. Requirements: Ph.D. degree in Biology or closely related field; commitment to excellence in teaching, research and outreach pertaining to conservation; demonstrated potential for scholarship/research and securing external funding for research; effective communication skills; and commitment to cultural diversity. About Unity College: Unity College is a private college in rural Maine that provides dedicated, engaged students with a liberal arts education that emphasizes the environment, natural resources, and the emerging framework of Sustainability Science. The highly engaged student body, staff and faculty reflect a range of expertise characteristic of a liberal arts institution, and are united by their common interest in developing sustainable solutions to the pressing environmental problems of the 21st century. Recently named to the top 30 of the Washington Monthly college rankings and Princeton Review's Green Rating Honor Roll, Unity is rapidly becoming recognized as a national leader in Sustainability Science Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin November 11, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following documents electronically through Interview Exchange: 1. Letter of Application 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and 4. Contact information for three professional references. Application materials may be submitted at http://unity.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=43310 ___________________________________ Erika Latty, PhD Associate Professor of Botany Unity College 90 Quaker Hill Rd., Unity, ME 04988 Phone: (207)948-9118 FAX: (207)948-6277
