Multicultural Post-Doctoral Fellow, Biological Sciences 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 a research focus in biology 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 will be provided with an opportunity to transition into a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. The Fellow will teach an undergraduate and/or graduate course each semester and 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 which 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 including names and contact information for three individuals who will serve as references and who are familiar with your research and teaching qualifications; (3) A two-page statement of teaching and multicultural philosophy; (4) An “Other Document” which combines a Research Statement (1 page), and a list of courses taught and mentoring experience. Visit our website at https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and to view the complete details for the job post (#SF00071).
Application deadline: July 28, 2015. 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. -- Bryan Dewsbury, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Biology University of Rhode Island 120 Flagg Road, Kingston, RI, 02881 Phone - (401) 874 2248 Fax - (401) 874 4256 Office: CBLS 483 Lab: Woodward Hall 136 http://web.uri.edu/bio/bryan-dewsbury/ http://seasprogram.net @BMDewsbury
