ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Plant Ecology Hofstra University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach urban ecology, plant biology, ecology/evolution and statistics. The successful candidate should be able to teach courses at a variety of levels, i.e. undergraduate majors and non-majors, and Master's students. Faculty in Biology must maintain an active, productive and externally funded research program accessible to both undergraduate and Master's research students. The specific areas of research are open, however preference will be given to candidates whose research involves local or regional urban habitats and who can participate actively in our Urban Ecology program. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, experience in course development and design, and demonstrated teaching ability. An interest in and/or experience with innovative teaching techniques is desirable. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Interested individuals should submit: (1) a curriculum vitae (indicating specific teaching experience, (2) statement of research interests, (3) statement of teaching interests, philosophy and experience, and (4) letters from three references sent to: Faculty Search, Department of Biology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1140, or email application documents (in PDF format) to russell.l.bu...@hofstra.edu. The Department of Biology is a medium-sized, diverse, and growing department. Additional information about the department, faculty, facilities, etc. is posted on the web at: http://hofstra.edu/biology. Application materials should be received by September 13, 2013. Starting date: September 2014
Hofstra University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.
