The Department of Organismal Biology and Ecology at Colorado College
announces /a one-year, non-tenure track Assistant Professor position/ in
Plant Biology and Ecology to begin in August 2018. A review of completed
applicant files will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled.
/Responsibilities for this _Plant Biology & Ecology_ position entail
/teaching six courses, including introductory botany/plant biology,
field-based ecology, either an upper-level or non-majors course in the
candidate’s area of specialty, and directing student research. The
ability to integrate subfields of botany, ecology, and evolutionary
biology and a familiarity with Rocky Mountain or Southwestern ecosystems
are highly desirable. Apply electronically to:
https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/3192
Colorado College is a private, undergraduate, selective liberal arts
institution enrolling approximately 2000 students. The college uses the
Block Plan calendar in which students take one class at a time, allowing
for significant field experiences. The Organismal Biology and Ecology
(OBE) Department at Colorado College studies the structure and function
of organisms in an ecological and evolutionary context. OBE research
foci include botany, animal and plant ecology, comparative physiology,
conservation biology, and molecular ecology. The department strives to
perform cutting-edge research and include students in these opportunities.
PhD (or near completion) and teaching experience required. Applications
will include the following: 1) a description of relevant professional
background, 2) statements of teaching philosophy and research interests,
3) curriculum vitae with email address, 4) unofficial copies of
undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and 5) three letters of
recommendation. Information about Colorado College and OBE can be found
at our web site: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/academics/dept/obe/.
Colorado College welcomes members of all groups and reaffirms its
commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, age,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities,
and employment practices. The College is committed to increasing the
diversity of the college community. Candidates who can contribute to
that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.
