The Department of Biology at the State University of New York at New Paltz invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with specialization in avian biology, to begin in fall 2013 (http://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/displayjobdetails.php?id=1303). The successful candidate for this position is expected to teach courses in her/his area of expertise, develop a course for non-majors, advise students and engage in service to the department, the school and the College, contribute to the core major requirements of the Biology major, including General Biology and upper-level classes, and establish an independent research program involving undergraduate students. ***Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Biology or related field is required; exceptional ABD candidates with a firm completion date will be considered. Candidates with expertise in avian behavior, ecology, and/or evolution will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral experience and experience with amateur bird enthusiasts. Applicants should be able to make use of local natural resources (The Shawangunk Ridge, Catskill Mountains and Hudson River Valley). Candidates who bring diverse cultural experience and who are especially qualified to mentor and advise all members of our diverse student population are especially encouraged to apply. ***Contact Information: Electronic applications preferred. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, representative publications, separate statements of research interests and teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation to: biosea...@newpaltz.edu Paper submissions may be sent to: Chair, Avian Biologist Search Committee Affirmative Action, HAB 602A 1 Hawk Drive State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY 12561-2443 Please note search #F12-18 on all materials submitted. Official transcripts will be required of successful applicant. ***Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled; priority given to applications received by 1/15/13.
--------- David C. Richardson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Biology SUNY New Paltz 1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561
