[ECOLOG-L] Aquatic Ecology - Diversity Post-Doctoral Fellowship

[Kate Boersma]

*Aquatic Ecology - Diversity Post-Doctoral Fellowship*



The Biology Department at the University of San Diego seeks a recent Ph.D.
who has a proven record and commitment to empowering students from
communities that are underrepresented in academia through research,
creative activity, teaching, service and/or mentoring. We are especially
interested in advancing the perspectives of African Americans, American
Indian/Alaskan Natives, Filipinas/os/x, Chicanas/os/x, Latinas/os/x and /or
Pacific Islanders.



Specifically, we seek to sponsor a postdoctoral fellow with an interest in
aquatic ecology and/or quantitative biology. In addition to conducting
collaborative research on Southern California’s aquatic ecosystems, the
fellow will teach three courses per year, which may include introductory
courses for biology majors, scientific inquiry courses for non-majors,
and/or upper division courses related to the fellow’s area of expertise.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop research projects
based on their own interests and will have opportunities to interact with
faculty across STEM departments and with the Center for Educational
Excellence. USD is an independent Catholic university whose primary aim is
teaching excellence. This two-year position will give postdocs experience
researching and teaching at a small liberal arts college and working in a
collegial student-centered environment. Awards include a competitive
salary, benefits package, and travel funds for conference participation.



*Required qualifications*: The position requires a PhD in biology, ecology,
or a related discipline. Candidates must have completed their PhD before
the starting date (August 2019).



*Desired qualifications:*

   - Experience in community ecology, particularly aquatic ecology and/or
   multivariate methods
   - Experience with aquatic invertebrate identification
   - Experience with statistical software R or other programming languages
   - Interest in teaching Biostatistics
   - Candidates who have not yet had a tenure-track faculty position will
   have priority.


*Closing date:* For full consideration, materials must be received by
February 4th, 2019.



*To apply:* Submit the following items to Jobs@USD:

http://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/492502/diversity-postdoctoral-faculty



·  Cover letter

·  Curriculum vitae

·  Statement of teaching philosophy, including a statement about your
experience teaching and mentoring students from communities that have
historically been underrepresented

·  Statement of research/creative activity including goals for the next
two years and a sample of scholarly or creative work

·  Sample syllabus for a course in your area of expertise and a summary
of teaching evaluations (if available)



The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not
discriminate based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy,
age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, covered
veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by
federal or state law. The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity
employer committed to diversity and inclusion. USD offers same sex domestic
partner benefits. Final candidates will complete a pre-employment
background check.



Please contact Dr. Kate Boersma at kateboer...@sandiego.edu with any
questions.

-- 
Kate S Boersma, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
University of San Diego
619-260-7711
http://home.sandiego.edu/~kateboersma/

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[ECOLOG-L] Diversity postdoctoral fellowship

[Kate Boersma]

*Biology Education Research - Diversity Post-Doctoral Fellowship*



The Biology Department at the University of San Diego seeks a recent Ph.D.
who has a proven record and commitment to empowering students from
communities that are underrepresented in academia through research,
creative activity, teaching, service and/or mentoring. We are especially
interested in advancing the perspectives of African Americans, American
Indian/Alaskan Natives, Filipinas/os/x, Chicanas/os/x, Latinas/os/x and /or
Pacific Islanders.



Specifically, we seek to sponsor a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in
undergraduate biology education research or pedagogical practices for
creating a more inclusive curriculum, but we also welcome applications from
those in a variety of biological disciplines who have an interest in
enhancing their expertise in the scholarship of teaching and learning. In
addition to conducting collaborative research, the fellow will teach three
courses per year, which may include introductory courses for biology
majors, scientific inquiry courses for non-majors, and/or upper division
courses related to the fellow’s area of expertise. The successful applicant
will be encouraged to develop research projects based on their own
interests and will have opportunities to interact with faculty across STEM
departments, the School of Education Leadership and Education Sciences, and
the Center for Educational Excellence. USD is an independent Catholic
university whose primary aim is teaching excellence. This two year position
will give postdocs experience researching and teaching at a small liberal
arts college and working in a collegial student-centered environment.



*Qualifications*: The position requires either a PhD in biology with a
demonstrated interest in education or a PhD in science education,
educational psychology, or other related fields with a demonstrated
interest in undergraduate biology education. Candidates must have completed
their PhD before the starting date (August 2018). Candidates who have not
yet had a tenure-track faculty position will have priority. Awards include
a competitive salary, benefits package, and travel funds for conference
participation.



*Closing date:* For full consideration, materials must be received by
January 29th, 2018.



To begin the application, visit  www.sandiego.edu/jobs, search for IRC25838
and apply as an applicant. Then, create a single PDF document that includes
the materials listed below and submit it directly to usdpost...@sandiego.edu



·  Cover letter

·  Curriculum vitae

·  Statement of teaching philosophy, including a statement about your
experience teaching and mentoring students from communities that have
historically been underrepresented

·  Statement of research/creative activity including goals for the next
two years and a sample of scholarly or creative work

·  Sample syllabus for a course in your area of expertise and a summary
of teaching evaluations (if available)

·  Three letters of support should be sent directly to
usdpost...@sandiego.edu. (Please have letter writers include your name in
the subject).



The University of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not
discriminate based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy,
age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, covered
veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by
federal or state law. The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity
employer committed to diversity and inclusion. USD offers same sex domestic
partner benefits. Final candidates will complete a pre-employment
background check.


-- 
Kate S Boersma, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
University of San Diego
619-260-7711
http://home.sandiego.edu/~kateboersma/

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor of Field Ecology - deadline Sept 15

[Kate Boersma]

Assistant Professor of Biology in Field Ecology

The University of San Diego (USD), Department of Biology, invites 
applications for a tenure track faculty position beginning in September 
2017. The department seeks applicants with expertise in Field Ecology to 
teach Ecology, Biostatistics, and additional courses at the lower and 
upper division according to their area of expertise. USD is an 
independent Catholic university whose primary aim is teaching 
excellence. Active scholarship is integral to this aim, and the 
candidate is expected to develop a strong local research program 
involving undergraduates. As an Equal Opportunity employer, USD seeks 
candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our 
community. USD holds special interest in candidates who are interested 
in mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and those who can 
collaborate across disciplines. Additional information about the 
University can be found at our website, www.sandiego.edu 
.


Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of 
teaching philosophy and interests, and statement of research interests 
via the University website (www.sandiego.edu 
). Please look for job IRC 20833. Three 
letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the USD Department 
of Biology by the recommenders. Closing date for accepting applications 
is September 15, 2016.



--
Kate S. Boersma, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
University of San Diego
http://home.sandiego.edu/~kateboersma/