[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Professor of Biology- Vertebrate Biology

[David Inouye]

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Assistant Professor of Biology- Vertebrate Biology
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Biological Sciences 
Department at Colorado Mesa University invites 
applications for a tenure-track faculty position 
in Vertebrate Biology beginning August, 2013. 
Teacher-scholars with expertise in vertebrate 
biology employing ecological or evolutionary 
approaches to the study of aquatic, wildlife or 
related systems are encouraged to apply. The 
successful applicant will join a dynamic 
department, including field, tropical, cellular, 
molecular and organismal biologists focused on 
excellence in undergraduate teaching and 
mentorship of undergraduate researchers. 
Responsibilities include teaching 12 
credits/semester, advising students, offering 
research opportunities, participating in service 
to the department and university and other 
related duties as assigned. Teaching 
responsibilities will include lower-division 
majors and non-majors courses, as well as the 
development of upper-division courses within the 
candidate’s specialty. Upper division teaching 
opportunities may include courses in aquatic 
biology, ichthyology, or wildlife biology as they 
relate to the candidate’s interest.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: A Ph.D. in biology or a 
related field is required. Preference will be 
given to candidates with undergraduate teaching 
and postdoctoral experience. Colorado Mesa 
University is particularly interested in 
candidates who have experience working with 
students from diverse backgrounds and who have a 
demonstrated commitment to improving the levels 
of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-time, tenure-track appointment beginning August 2013.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and 
experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. To 
ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by Dec. 7, 2012.

APPLICATION:

Submit a cover letter describing your 
qualifications and experience as they relate to 
the specific responsibilities, requirements, and 
preferences of this position, CV, unofficial 
transcripts for all degrees completed (official 
transcripts will be required upon hire), 
statement of teaching philosophy, statement of 
teaching interests and experience (including a 
list of courses you are qualified to teach), 
statement of research interests, three letters of 
recommendation, and the following completed forms:

· 
<http://www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/documents/Form-Transcriptauthorization.pdf>Applicant 
Authorization to permit Search Committee members to review candidate transcript

· 
<http://www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/documents/ApplicantAuthorization.ReleasetoConductReference.BackgroundCheck.pdf>Applicant 
Authorization and Release to Conduct Reference and Background Check form

· 
<http://www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/documents/BACKGROUNDINVESTIGATIONDISCLOSUREANDAUTHORIZATION-CMU.pdf>Background 
Investigation Disclosure and Authorization form

· 
<http://www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/documents/AffirmativeActionInformation.12.11.pdf>Voluntary 
Affirmative Action form

Mail to:

Vertebrate Biologist Search Committee

Human Resources, LHH 237

Colorado Mesa University

1100 North Avenue

Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122

Phone: 970 248-1820

Colorado Mesa University is a growing institution 
located in beautiful western Colorado between the 
high desert plateau and the western slope of the 
Rockies. The surrounding region provides a 
diversity of natural habitats for ecological 
study and supports an avid outdoor recreation 
community with a wide range of interests. The 
comfortable size of Grand Junction and Colorado 
Mesa University’s focus on delivering 
personalized educational experiences to students 
through quality teaching and research 
opportunities make our region attractive to many students and faculty.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to 
providing a safe and productive learning and 
living community. To achieve that goal, we 
conduct background investigations for all final 
applicants being considered for employment. 
Background investigations include reference 
checks, a criminal history record check, and when 
appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle 
history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. 
employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University 
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity 
Employer, committed to a culturally diverse 
faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Susan M. Longest, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biology
Colorado Mesa University
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone: (970) 248-1554