Attached and pasted below is the info about an upcoming review
deadline (15 Sept 2010) for applicant files for our tenure
track-position at Willamette University. As indicated below, the
person's focus relative to microbiology is open in this search
provided s/he meets the eligibility criteria, can teach a
microbiology course, and will engage undergraduates actively in
their area of expertise.
Applicants with questions about the position, as noted below, should
contact our chairperson who is also copied here:
Dr. David P. Craig, "David P. Craig"
<<mailto:dpcr...@willamette.edu>dpcr...@willamette.edu>
Assistant or Associate Professor, Microbiology
Willamette University's Biology Department invites applications for
a tenure-track position in microbiology at the rank of assistant or
associate professor to begin August, 2011. The nine-member
undergraduate department values innovative teaching and research and
seeks to integrate them seamlessly into high impact learning
experiences for students at every level of the curriculum. For
information about the department see
<http://www.willamette.edu/cla/biology>http://www.willamette.edu/cla/biology.
The successful candidate will teach an introductory microbiology
course that emphasizes viruses and bacteria; upper level courses for
majors in his/her area of expertise; and courses for non-science
majors. The candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous
research program that advances science while engaging undergraduates.
Applicants from disciplines as diverse as virology, bacteriology,
mycology, genetics, genomics, physiology, ecology, and/or evolution
are welcome. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and post-doctoral
research experience and must be qualified by their formal training
to teach the courses described. To be considered at the associate
level, applicants must have an exceptional record of research and
undergraduate teaching commensurate with their rank.
To apply:
(a) Submit to
<mailto:micro-sea...@willamette.edu>micro-sea...@willamette.edu a
single, electronic PDF that contains these materials in the following order:
1) A cover letter describing your interest in the position
2) Current curriculum vitae
3) A teaching statement that describes your teaching experience
and philosophy, plans for an introductory microbiology course, and a
list of courses you feel qualified to teach
4) A research statement that includes current and future
research goals and plans and their relevance to this position
5) A diversity statement that describes your experience with
diverse populations and the importance of diversity in teaching and
research communities
6) An unofficial graduate transcript
(b) Solicit three reference letters that address both research and
teaching potential as they relate to this position. Reference
letters should be sent electronically to:
David Craig, Search Chair
Biology Department
Willamette University
<mailto:micro-sea...@willamette.edu>micro-sea...@willamette.edu
Address inquiries to David Craig,
<mailto:dpcr...@willamette.edu>dpcr...@willamette.edu
Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2010.
