Tenure Track Position in Biology
Assistant Professor, tenure-track position, starting fall 2014 -- Vertebrate field biologist. Candidate must be broadly trained in biology, and have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Post-doctoral research or teaching experience strongly preferred. Successful candidate will be committed to teaching undergraduates and to developing a research program that involves undergraduates. A research lab in our modern facility and initial startup funds will be provided. Teaching duties include upper division general ecology and vertebrate biology courses with laboratories, for majors. In addition, all biology faculty assist with introductory level courses for biology majors. The teaching load is 9 contact hours per semester. Candidates with research expertise in any area of field biology will be considered. Siena College is a four-year liberal arts college with approximately 3000 students. The Biology Department consists of 14 full-time faculty members and over 300 majors. Additional information about this position, our department, course descriptions, and facilities can be found at www.siena.edu/biology/. Further questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Kenneth Helm, h...@siena.edu. To apply, submit a pdf document file that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching experience and interests, a statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation (submitted separately). Electronic submission through Interfolio is required; please submit materials to apply.interfolio.com/23969 no later than January 6, 2014. Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 6, 2014. For questions or further information, please contact Eileen Martino, Biology Department Administrator, School of Science at emart...@siena.edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all interested candidates. As an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, Siena College surveys all job applicants in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s affirmative action requirements. Therefore, we request that in addition to your application, you complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form provided on the Interfolio site. Any information you choose to provide on the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form will be treated as personal and confidential and will be kept separate from your application for employment. Your cooperation is important to maintain an effective equal opportunity program at Siena College and is greatly appreciated. _________________________________ Sarah K Berke Assistant Professor of Biology Siena College Loudonville NY 12211