***Tenure-Track Faculty Position Environmental Biology*** The Biology Department at Winthrop University invites applicants for an assistant professorship with expertise in environmental biology to join a department that is comprised of 13 tenure-track faculty, 400 undergraduate majors, and 20 MS students. Winthrop University, located in the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan region, is a liberal arts, masters-granting state university. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching, a strong commitment to student learning and development, and the ability to establish an independent research program that attracts both graduate and undergraduate students. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and strong personal ethics are also highly desired. This tenure track faculty position with a rank of assistant professor requires a Ph.D. in environmental biology or an equivalent area (ABDs will be considered). Promise of teaching excellence in environmental biology is required. Other courses could include introductory biology (botany or zoology), scientific process, integration of biological principles or other courses to total 12 hours per semester. Establishing a research program in the candidate’s area of expertise is essential. The expected start date is August 17, 2015. Review of completed applications will begin on Friday, January 9, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Send application to Dr. William Rogers, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Biology, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 29733; Phone: 803-323-2111, ext. 6430; Fax: 803-323-3448; email [email protected]. Visit the department website for more information: http://www.winthrop.edu/biology/ <http://www.winthrop.edu/biology/>. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in the United States and will be required to undergo a background check. Winthrop University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
********************** Matthew J. Heard, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology Winthrop University Biology Department 220 Dalton Hall Rock Hill, SC 29733 803-323-2111 ext. 6443 www.mattheard.com
