Ecolog Community: We are searching for a plant ecologist (tenure-track) to join the faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. The position can begin spring or fall semester, 2019. Further details on the position and application requirements are below. Review of applications will begin August 16, 2018.
Job Description: The Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University (ODU) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Plant Ecology at the Assistant Professor level to begin in spring or fall semester, 2019. All areas of plant ecology will be considered, but applicants using field techniques are strongly preferred. Expertise in coastal or wetland plants is desirable. Teaching responsibilities include general botany, plant ecology, and undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the candidate's specialty. In addition to a strong commitment to teaching excellence, the candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program. Opportunities for collaboration in coastal/wetland ecology exist within the Departments of Biological Sciences and Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences and through the ODU Resilience Collaborative (https://www.odu.edu/impact/initiatives/resiliencecollaborative). The Blackwater Ecological Preserve and Kaplan Orchid Conservatory are also available for use in research and teaching. The Department of Biological Sciences has a vigorous graduate program with over 100 students enrolled. Information about the Department is available at https://www.odu.edu/biosci. The Department offers competitive salaries and start-up packages. ODU (www.odu.edu<http://www.odu.edu>) is a minority-serving, state-supported, Carnegie doctoral higher research activity institution enrolling approximately 25,000 students, including 6,000 graduate students. It is located in Norfolk, a historic waterfront city in southeastern Virginia offering outstanding quality of life (www.norfolk.gov<https://www.norfolk.gov/>). ODU and the College of Sciences are committed to inclusive excellence, recognizing that diversity enhances and enriches our educational mission, employment experience, and community engagement. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in biology or related field, postdoctoral or equivalent experience, and strong writing and communication skills. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter describing their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research achievements and research plans, a teaching statement, and four letters of reference electronically through the Plant Ecology job title posting at https://jobs.odu.edu/. Review of applicants will begin on August 16, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Lisa Wallace (lewal...@odu.edu), Search Committee Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, ODU.
