The Department of Biological Sciences and the Environmental and
Sustainability Studies Program at Western Michigan University seek
applications for a jointly-appointed tenure-track position with
specialization in Fish Biology at the rank of Assistant/Associate
Professor beginning in Fall 2015, pending budgetary approval. A Ph.D.
and relevant post-doctoral experience are required. Candidates with
expertise in any area of fish ecology, evolutionary biology,
ecophysiology, and ecotoxicology are encouraged to apply. The successful
candidate will participate in a new interdisciplinary undergraduate
Freshwater Science and Sustainability major, establish an extramurally
funded research program, participate in the training of Master's and
Ph.D. students, and serve on departmental and university committees. As
part of regular teaching duties (2-3 courses per year), some teaching in
an online or hybrid format will be required in collaboration with the
Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at Northwestern Michigan College in
Traverse City, MI (https://www.nmc.edu/resources/water-studies/). The
Institute has excellent research facilities on Lake Michigan available
to the candidate.
Information concerning the Biological Sciences Department's and the
Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program's faculty and programs
can be obtained at www.wmich.edu/biology/
<http://www.wmich.edu/biology/>and http://www.wmich.edu/environment,
respectively. Western Michigan University is a learner centered,
discovery driven university with high research activity, provides
Master's and Ph.D. degrees, and offers a unique opportunity for
individuals seeking a balanced research and teaching career
Applicants should visit
www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=54086to apply. To apply
please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of
research interests and teaching philosophy, and have three letters of
reference sent to Maarten Vonhof, Ph.D., Fish Biologist Search
Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Room 3441 Wood Hall,
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5410.Applications are
due December 31, 2014, but will be considered until position is filled.
/WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities,
women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified
individuals are encouraged to apply./
