Position: Instructor in Evolutionary Biology or Ecology - Full Time Tenure-Track
Description: The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications to apply for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor position to begin Sept. 1, 2013. Courses taught will include majors-level introductory lab courses in organismal diversity and evolution or in ecology. In addition, the course load will include upper level lab courses within the candidate's areas of expertise, or a majors-level course in biological statistics. The teaching load for the position will be approximately five lab courses per academic year. The successful candidate will contribute appropriate service to the department or University. Qualifications: Master's degree, or an equivalent degree in biology or a closely related field of science is required. A Ph.D. is preferred. Applicants should have expertise or previous teaching experience in organismal diversity, evolution or ecology. A background including biological statistics is preferred. Evidence of previous success and experience in college teaching is preferred. A strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education is expected. General Info: The department serves 700 biology majors with 12 full-time faculty members and 2.5 full-time laboratory technicians. We have 10 fully equipped, technology supported classrooms as well as research labs supporting the major fields of biology. Current objectives for the department include development of programs in bioinformatics and in environmental studies, contributing to the success of the School of Biomedical Sciences, and contributing to the success of the Cooper Medical School at Rowan University. For information on the Department of Biological Sciences, please refer to the department's website at http://www.rowan.edu/biology. Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations. Contact: The deadline for the submission materials from the applicant is January 4, 2013. Send by e-mail a cover letter, CV, names of two references, a statement of teaching philosophy, at least two previous student evaluations of teaching, and unofficial copies of graduate transcripts. Applicants should also arrange for delivery of at least two letters of reference attesting to the applicant's teaching abilities. Applicants should submit materials by e-mail to both holbr...@rowan.edu and jos...@rowan.edu. A single .pdf file containing all requested documents is preferred. Postal mail (not preferred) may be sent to: Faculty Search Committee Evolutionary Biology / Ecologist Dept. of Biological Sciences Rowan University 201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, NJ 08028 Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Luke Holbrook (holbr...@rowan.edu).