Assistant Professor in Quantitative Vertebrate Ecology The Biological Sciences Department at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in Quantitative Vertebrate Ecology, beginning September 2015. The area of specialization is open, but candidates who use modern quantitative techniques to study the ecology of vertebrates in freshwater, marine, or terrestrial ecosystems are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should be engaged in field research in population, community, or ecosystem ecology with a focus on natural populations. A Ph.D. in Ecology or a related field is required. Post-doctoral experience and previous teaching experience are preferred. The successful candidate will have the potential for excellence in teaching, and for developing an externally-funded research program that will involve undergraduate and Master's students. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced undergraduate and graduate biostatistics, and specialty courses in the candidate's area of expertise in vertebrate biology (ichthyology, herpetology, ornithology, and/or mammalogy), and may involve participation in introductory biology or ecology courses. Cal Poly Pomona is a comprehensive Master's level university with a diverse student body. The successful candidate will have demonstrated an ability to be responsive to the educational equity goals of the university and its increasing ethnic diversity and international character. Applicants should forward: (1) cover letter that briefly describes the candidate's training, experience, and teaching and research interests (2 pages max); (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages max); (4) proposed plan of research (2 pages max); (5) three representative peer-reviewed publication reprints; and (6) the names and contact information of three (minimum) to five (preferred) references to: Chair, Quantitative Vertebrate Ecologist Search Committee, Biological Sciences Department, California State Polytechnic University, 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. Electronic submission of all application materials as a single PDF file is preferred ([email protected]). Review of applications begins on December 5, 2014. Official transcripts and three letters of reference will be required of all finalists.
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