ECOLOGIST AND CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES EMORY UNIVERSITY ~ The Department of Environmental Studies in Emory College of Emory University invites applications for the position of Department Chair and Professor in the research area of Ecology.~ Emory is an internationally known research university and will soon begin a comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen its research and teaching programs.~ The department anticipates significant expansion over the next few years. The successful candidate for this position must have a distinguished record of extramurally funded research and scholarly activity sufficient to merit appointment at the rank of tenured Full Professor in Emory College.~ Applicants must have a doctoral degree or its equivalent in ecology, biology, or other appropriate discipline. Applicants should have excellent communication, leadership and administrative skills and should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.~ The successful candidate will oversee the continued growth of the department via the hiring of new faculty, the development of the undergraduate curriculum and graduate training, and the fostering of interdisciplinary research across the basic, social, and health sciences. Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, experience and future plans, teaching philosophy and departmental leadership philosophy.~ Materials should be submitted to:~ Chair - Search Committee, Department of Environmental Studies, 400 Dowman Drive, Suite E-510, Math/Science Center, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322.~ The review of applications will begin in early-November, 2005 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.~ Please visit the departmental website, www.emory.edu/COLLEGE/ENVS, to learn more about Environmental Studies at Emory. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.~ Women and underrepresented minority candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.
