[ECOLOG-L] Endowed Chair in Freshwater Science - U. Mississippi

[Clifford Ochs]

Professor and Doherty Chair in Freshwater Science Department of Biology and
Center for Water and Wetland Resources The University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi’s Department of Biology and Center for Water
and Wetland Resources (CWWR) seek an exceptional individual to expand their
programs in freshwater science. The successful candidate will hold the title
of Doherty Chair, with office and laboratory space at the CWWR located at
the UM Field Station. We seek a model mentor, teacher and researcher with an
established, extramurally funded research program who is qualified to hold
the position of tenured professor in the Department of Biology. The Doherty
Chair will be expected to 1) ensure excellence in scholarship, teaching and
service; 2) increase the level and scope of extramural funding that supports
academic and research initiatives in the Department of Biology and the CWWR;
3) provide leadership in developing a national reputation for the
university’s freshwater science programs; and 4) enhance outreach efforts in
the community and the region. It is expected that the Chair’s research will
be conducted at least in part at the CWWR. Teaching will be commensurate
with the Chair’s research commitment and interests. Graduate assistantships
are associated with the position. 

To apply, please visit our Online Employment Service at jobs.olemiss.edu.
Applications should include: (1) cover letter outlining interest and
suitability for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of
research interests, (4) reprints of up to five recent publications, and (5)
a list of three references. Letters of nomination should be addressed to Dr.
Marjorie M. Holland, Chair, Search Committee for Doherty Chair in Freshwater
Science, Department of Biology, University of Mississippi, University, MS
38677. 

For more information on the position, and the University of Mississippi
please see the attachment.