*Faculty Position in Animal Behavior (Invertebrates)* *Department of Biological Sciences*
*The George Washington University* The Department of Biological Sciences of the George Washington University is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in the field of *Animal Behavior*, focusing on invertebrates. We are searching for candidates who use comparative and/or experimental approaches to investigate any aspect of invertebrate behavior, including but not limited to mating, foraging, feeding, communication, learning, aggression, and cooperation. Applicants who examine the genetic and/or neurological basis of behavior are also encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include an undergraduate course with lab in Animal Behavior and a second course in their area of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a rigorous research program capable of attracting external funding that involves graduate and undergraduate students and will add to our growing departmental strength in environmental biology and ecology. *Basic Qualifications*: a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline, postdoctoral experience, ability to teach animal behavior, and accomplishments in biological research in animal behavior demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals. *Application Procedure*: to be considered please send electronically a complete curriculum vitae, brief descriptions of teaching and research plans, three publications, and the names and contact information for three references to the search chair, Dr. John Lill, at gwbehaviorsea...@gmail.com . Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on November 11, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University Search Committee seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.
