ASSISTANT PROFESSOR-BOTANIST
The Department of Biological Sciences at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a full-time tenure track botanist at the Assistant Professor level with preference given to candidates specializing in plant structure or development and in advanced microscopy. DATE POSTED: February 18, 2016 REVIEW DATE: Review of applications will begin March 18, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. The Department of Biological Sciences offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biology and Zoology to approximately 550 majors. Faculty and students have access to Rice Creek, a 400+ acre field station with a new building of labs and classrooms; the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Center; the Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Center; The Environmental Research Center; and microscopy, greenhouse, and live animal facilities. Classes in our new building, the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering, and Innovation, started in Fall 2013. Links to more information can be found at: www.oswego.edu/biology. SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 2016. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Candidates will be expected to teach Plant Kingdom, Evolution, and to offer courses in area of specialty, and contribute additionally to the core curriculum. Research suitable for undergraduate student involvement and service to the department and university are expected. In addition, this position will be expected to display a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship, commitment to undergraduate and/or graduate education, and possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse array of students and colleagues. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Commitment to excellence in teaching and providing meaningful learning experiences to students from diverse backgrounds is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Post-doctoral research experience, teaching experience, and/or grantsmanship. Preference will be given to candidates specializing in plant structure or development and in advanced microscopy (i.e., CLSM and/or SEM). QUESTIONS: Inquiries can be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. C. Eric Hellquist, [email protected] APPLICATIONS: Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, a statement of research interests, unofficial copies of academic transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment), and names and email addresses of three references electronically at: https://oswego.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=68788 -- C. Eric Hellquist Associate Professor Department of Biological Sciences 324 Shineman State University of New York Oswego 7060 State Route 104 Oswego NY 13126 315-312-2523
