The Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University (http://web.odu.edu/scilbiology/index.html), <http://web.odu.edu/scilbiology/index.html)> a state-supported Doctoral Research-Extensive institution invites applications and nominations for the endowed J. Robert Stiffler Professorship of Plant Science at the tenured/tenure track Professor or Associate Professor level. All candidates must demonstrate substantial research accomplishments with an established record of publications, a consistent record of independent peer-reviewed funding, have active competitive grants and a strong and successful graduate and undergraduate teaching and student mentoring record. Candidates with research programs and teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas are preferred: (1) molecular systematics, (2) plant conservation biology, (3) biogeography and/or phytogeography, (4) plant/animal interactions, and/or (5) ethnobotany. Experience in advanced genomics or transcriptomics is desirable. The ideal candidate will be active in university undergraduate and graduate programs, utilizing resources from the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Research related to the objectives Kaplan Orchid Conservatory and/or Blackwater Ecological Preserve is desirable. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in Plant Science, Botany or a closely related field. State salary support, funds from the endowment income of the J. Robert Stiffler Professorship and a competitive start-up package are available. The Department of Biological Sciences receives substantial support from state funds, from research grants from federal and other granting agencies and from endowment income funds. The Department has strong Ph.D. and M.S. graduate programs with over 100 students. The College of Sciences and the Department of Biological Sciences are undergoing a major expansion of research and educational programs. Five new faculty members joined the Department of Biological Sciences over the last two years and active searches for two additional faculty positions are in progress. Research and training grant expenditures increased in the College of Sciences by 44% over seven years to approximately $16M in FY 2013-14. Old Dominion University (www.odu.edu<http://www.odu.edu>) is a state-supported, Carnegie doctoral research extensive institution enrolling approximately 25,000 students including 5,000 graduate students.
Please submit electronically a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and names, telephone numbers, and addresses (postal and email) of four references to: Professor Lytton John Musselman, Mary Payne Hogan Professor of Botany, Chair, Stiffler Search Committee at hortsea...@odu.edu<mailto:hortsea...@odu.edu> Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Old Dominion University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
