The Keck Science Department of Scripps, Pitzer, and Claremont McKenna Colleges are hiring two position in Physiology and Genomics. Either of these positions could include someone with a focus on ecology (e.g. physiological ecology or ecological genomics).
1. Assistant Professor in Animal Physiology The W.M. Keck Science Department of Claremont McKenna College, Pitzer College, and Scripps College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Animal Physiology at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 2016. The department, which houses the biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science faculty for three of the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges, offers innovative and interdisciplinary programs in the natural sciences. We seek a broadly trained animal physiologist who is committed to excellence in teaching and to working within a cross-disciplinary and integrative department, and who will develop a vibrant research program that fully engages undergraduate students. We are especially interested in applicants whose work involves integrative, comparative/evolutionary, or computational approaches. The position offers opportunities to teach an animal or human physiology course with laboratory, introductory biology, biology courses for non-majors, and to design new courses in the candidate’s field. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree with focus in physiology or a related field. Postdoctoral experience and a record of scholarly publication are preferred. Please apply online https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/faculty_opening_detail.php?PostingID=14027. Uploaded materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a description of current and future research with equipment needs, and a diversity statement outlining the applicant’s philosophy for fostering an educational environment that is inclusive of all students. Please also ensure that three reference letters be uploaded. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Donald McFarlane at [email protected]. Additional information about the department can be found athttp://www.kecksci.claremont.edu. Review of applications will begin September 21st 2015, and the position will remain open until filled. 2. Assistant Professor in Genomics The Keck Science Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in biology at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 2016. The department, which houses the biology, chemistry, and physics faculty for Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges (three of the five undergraduate Claremont Colleges), offers innovative and interdisciplinary programs in the natural sciences and prides itself on its small class sizes and emphasis on hands-on, investigative learning by students in both classroom and research laboratory settings. The colleges are located near Los Angeles, surrounded by other colleges and universities. Strong candidates will be committed to excellence in teaching and will develop a vibrant research program that fully engages undergraduate students. Of particular interest are candidates who use genomics-based approaches with an empirical, laboratory component to address important problems in, but not limited to, molecular/cellular biology, plant biology, microbiology, or evolutionary biology. Teaching responsibilities include an upper division course in genomics with bioinformatics, Introductory Biology (cell/molecular), and other courses in the candidate’s field. A Ph.D. degree, post-doctoral experience, and a record of scholarly publication are required. Please apply online at https://webapps.cmc.edu/jobs/faculty/home.php. Uploaded materials should include 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) a description of proposed research with equipment needs, 5) a diversity statement (one page) outlining the applicant's philosophy for fostering a learning environment that is inclusive of all students. Please also ensure that three letters of recommendation are uploaded. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Emily Wiley at [email protected]. Additional information about the department may be found at www.kecksci.claremont.edu. Review of applications will begin September 21, 2015, and the position will remain open until filled. ------------------------------------- Sarah Gilman, Ph.D. W. M. Keck Science Department of Scripps, Pitzer, and Claremont McKenna Colleges 925 N. Mills Avenue Claremont, CA 91711 http://faculty.kecksci.claremont.edu/sgilman [email protected] 909-607-0715
