We would be very happy to see applicants who do research in Urban/suburban settings, especially ornithologists.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Organismal Biologist Hofstra University invites applications for an anticipated full-time, tenure-track, assistant professor position in the Department of Biology. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach animal biology, anatomy & physiology and upper level courses within their specialty. Our teaching expectations will include yearly participation in the introductory biology core sequence by teaching lecture and lab components of the course that focuses on organismal biology (BIO 12: Animal Form and Function). The new hire will be expected to take a lead role in the continued improvement of the course, including the development of new labs. Full-time faculty should be able to teach courses at a variety of levels, i.e. non-majors, undergraduate majors, Master's. Faculty in Biology must maintain an active, productive and externally funded research program accessible to both undergraduate and master's research students. Candidates who could contribute to the new Urban Ecology program ! are encouraged to apply. The specific areas of research are open but should complement existing strengths within the department. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, experience in course development and design, and demonstrated teaching ability. An interest in, or experience with, innovative teaching techniques is desirable. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Interested individuals should: (1) submit a curriculum vitae (indicating specific teaching experience, (2) statement of research interests, (3) statement of teaching experience, interests and philosophy, and (4) have letters from three references sent to: Faculty Search, Department of Biology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1140, or email application documents (in PDF format) to robert.w.seag...@hofstra.edu. The Department of Biology is a medium-sized, diverse, and growing department. Additional information about the department, faculty, facilities, etc. is posted on the web at: ht! tp://hofstra.edu/biology. Application materials should be received by 31 December 2011. Hofstra University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.
