The Department of Biology at *Rhodes College* seeks qualified applicants for a *tenure-track* faculty position to begin in August of 2011. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and must have a background and expertise in both evolutionary and plant biology. Applicants should have a commitment to teaching undergraduates as well as to maintaining an active research program that engages undergraduate students. Normal teaching responsibilities will include an upper-level Evolution course plus a role in the introductory biology course sequence. Other teaching opportunities may include senior seminar, a course for non-science majors, or an additional course in the candidate’s area of specialty. Of particular interest are courses in plant biology. We encourage applications from individuals whose interests go beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. Information about the Department of Biology may be found at http://www.rhodes.edu/biology.
Review of completed applications will begin October 4, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates from backgrounds typically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. As Rhodes continues to diversify its student body, we also seek candidates with experience working with students from different backgrounds. Completed applications will include a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research plan, a curriculum vitae, copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Please apply online at *https://jobs.rhodes.edu/ * For additional information regarding the position, please contact Gary Lindquester, Chair of the Search Committee, at glindques...@rhodes.edu. Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private, residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We aspire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal concern into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world. We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve this vision. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million and is the nation’s 19th largest city. The city provides multiple opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. Read more about Memphis. <http://www.rhodes.edu/about/369.asp> We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity<http://www.rhodes.edu/collegehandbook/10309.asp>in the workforce.
