Microbiologist (second position)
The Department of Biology at the College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track position in Microbiology at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2017. This position is the second of two ongoing searches in the Biology Department; the other is targeting a Microbial Geneticist. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field and a strong commitment to teaching and maintaining an active research program involving undergraduates. We are especially interested in a colleague who will develop collaborations with existing faculty (http://biology.cofc.edu/about-the- department/faculty-staff-listing/index.php). Primary teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in Microbiology lecture and laboratory, introductory biology and perhaps specialty courses in an area of expertise. The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, is a public liberal arts and sciences institution of 12,000 students, with MS programs in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Information about the department is available at http://biology.cofc.edu/. Applicants should submit electronic (pdf) copies of their curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, up to three relevant publications, and three letters of recommendation to http://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/5765. Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Courtney Murren, search committee chair, at [email protected]. This is a nine-month appointment; salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin Feb 19, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
