Georgia Southern University’s Department of Biology invites applications for a vertebrate physiologist position. The full text advertisement, including information about the department, faculty, and the complete position announcement with all qualifications and application instructions, is available at www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu. The position requires teaching, service, and research responsibilities as well as a terminal degree. We seek a vertebrate physiologist with broad training in physiology and anatomy. The successful candidate's research will address questions in organismal physiology using approaches that integrate multiple levels of organization. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including Comparative Animal Physiology. Ability to teach Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy is preferred. Required qualifications: Ph.D. by December 31, 2012; Demonstrated excellence in research; Potential to attract extramural funding; Expertise to teach Comparative Animal Physiology. Preferred Qualifications: Post- doctoral experience; Expertise to teach Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. Screening of applications begins November 5, 2012 and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2013. A complete application consists of a cover letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; statements of research interests and teaching interests/philosophy; three letters of reference. Applications must be sent electronically as a single PDF attachment (include applicant name in file name); letters of recommendation in PDF format may be sent separately via email. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete and electronically submitted applications will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an open records state. Georgia Southern is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.
Applications and nominations should be sent to Dr. C. Ray Chandler, Search Chair, Search #67064 Electronic Mail: chand...@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-478-5657
