The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences at the University of Rhode Island is seeking a Multicultural Post-Doctoral Fellow with expertise in genetics and a commitment to bringing multicultural perspectives to the curriculum, department, college, and university. The appointment is for the 2015-2016 calendar year. Subject to a favorable review of teaching and scholarly activities, the Fellow may be provided with an opportunity to transition into a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. The Fellow will contribute to teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in genetics or related subjects each semester and will be encouraged to pursue his/her scholarly interests. The Department will provide mentoring toward professional growth. Please attach the following (PDF) documentation to the online Employment Application: (1) A cover letter that addresses eligibility requirements and should include demonstrated evidence of understanding of and commitment to bringing multicultural perspectives to the curriculum, research, teaching, and service, and promoting the success of those in underrepresented groups; (2) A CV that includes the names and contact information for three individuals who will serve as references and who are familiar with your research and teaching qualifications; (3) A one-page statement of teaching philosophy; (4) Under "Other Document," please include a one-page description of research interests and accomplishments. In conjunction with your application, please ask the three referees listed in your CV to email their reference letters directly to: Dr. M.R. Goldsmith, [email protected]. Visit our website at https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and to view the complete details for job post (6001583). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only online applications are accepted. For information about the Biological Sciences Department at the University of Rhode Island, please go to http://cels.uri.edu/bio/. The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer and values diversity.
__________________________ Evan Preisser, Associate Professor Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island 9 E. Alumni Ave., Kingston RI 02881 USA 401 874-2120; [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ; http://cels.uri.edu/preisserlab/
