Assistant Professor – Vertebrate Behavioral Ecologist James Madison University
The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Vertebrate Behavioral Ecology starting in August 2017. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required and post-doctoral experience is preferred. Anticipated teaching responsibilities include our introductory-level ecology & evolution course and an upper-level/graduate course in the applicant’s specialty. Applicants must show evidence of excellence and commitment to undergraduate teaching and the potential to establish a productive, independently funded research program involving undergraduates and Masters students. Laboratory space and start-up funds will be provided, and collaboration within our department and college is encouraged. Research emphasizing birds, fish, or large mammals is preferred. The department has its own fleet of shared field vehicles and field equipment that is available for faculty use in both research and teaching. To apply, please visit https://www.jmu.edu/humanresources/recruitment/joblink.shtml. Use this site to submit a cover letter (2 pages maximum), curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and scholarly interests, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. The Department of Biology is a vibrant, growing department with 52 full-time faculty, nearly 1000 majors, and 17 Masters students. Our department emphasizes student engagement and integrating teaching and scholarship through independent and course-embedded lab and field research Please visit our web site at http://www.jmu.edu/biology/. James Madison University is a large primarily undergraduate university situated in a diverse community in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion, and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents, and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The University is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
