JOHN C. HICKS ENDOWED CHAIR ECOLOGY Tenure-track, open-rank position to begin August 2013. Ph.D. in any of the biological sciences, with expertise in some aspect of ecology, is required. Expertise in evolutionary biology, systematics, or biostatistics is preferred. Postdoctoral experience is also preferred. Successful candidates must have demonstrated an interest in and an aptitude for teaching undergraduates. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and upper-level courses for biology majors; teaching in the University's liberal arts core curriculum and/or first-year program; and developing a research program involving undergraduates. Additional expectations include academic advisement, service to the university, and continued professional development.
The John C. Hicks Endowed Chair will receive a reduced teaching load in order to promote and facilitate student research activity in the Biology Department. Discretionary funds are available in support of this role. The Biology Department has outstanding resources for teaching and research, housed in a modern science building. Facilities include a greenhouse, environmental chambers, vivarium, DNA sequencer, confocal microscope, a campus arboretum, and the Church Farm Center for Arts and Sciences only 20 minutes from campus. Send CV, copies of all graduate transcripts, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, documentation of teaching ability, a plan for the role as undergraduate research coordinator, and three current letters of reference via email to biologyendowedch...@easternct.edu. Contact person is Dr. Patricia Szczys, Biology Department, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT 06226. Search will continue until position is filled. ECSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
