The Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences at Cleveland State University invites applications for a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in SOIL ECOLOGY. The University, College of Sciences and Health Professions, and the Department seek to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest quality. The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program, to supervise undergraduate, graduate M.S., and Ph.D. research, and to demonstrate effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Those with soil ecology interests in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: microbial processes, biogeochemistry, carbon sequestration, soil remediation and urban ecology. This position offers the opportunity to work within a regional collaborative of ecologists, social scientists, urban planners, landscape designers, resource managers, decision-makers and long-standing research partnerships at the Cleveland Metroparks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, and other public and private organizations.
Minimum qualifications: Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. obtained by December 31, 2015, and evidence of research and teaching in biology and/or environmental science. Preferred qualifications: Post-doctoral research or equivalent professional experience, a record of publication in appropriate peer-reviewed journals, potential for obtaining external funding, demonstrated competence in college teaching, potential for contributing to the doctoral program, and ability to effectively contribute through research/scholarship, teaching, and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community. Applications will be exclusively accepted online through the Human Resources website (https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/5236 ). Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Review of complete applications will begin on November 30, 2015 and continue until position is filled. For full consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, and up to three reprints as PDF files. Applicants must arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly by referees to the application site or the following e-mail: [email protected]. Please include the applicant’s surname in all PDF file names submitted. CSU offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a competitive startup fund package. Starting date: August 22, 2016. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. This hiring is contingent on maintaining the existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. For additional information, consult the Department’s website: (http://www.csuohio.edu/sciences/bges/bges) or contact Dr. Julie A. Wolin, Chair, Soil Ecologist Search Committee (E-mail: [email protected]). Cleveland State University is an AA/EOE committed to nondiscrimination. M/F/D/V encouraged.
