The Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University invites applications for the J. Robert Stiffler Distinguished Professorship in Botany at the Professor or Associate Professor level.
Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in Plant Science or a related area, experience in molecular techniques in plant research, substantial research accomplishments with an established record of publications and independent peer-reviewed funding, active competitive grants, and a successful graduate and undergraduate teaching and student mentoring record. We are especially interested in applicants whose research expands the department's expertise in the area of molecular plant systematics and advanced genomics. State salary support and a competitive start-up package are available; additional annual research support funds are provided by the J. Robert Stiffler Professorship endowment. The department has strong graduate programs, including a Ph.D. in Ecological Sciences, and has four (two endowed) faculty positions in the Plant Sciences (http://ww2.sci.odu.edu/biology/). The incumbent will play a critical role in the future development of botanical sciences in the department. Additional resources available include the Norfolk Botanical Garden, Kaplan Orchid Conservatory, Blackwater Ecological Preserve, and the University's herbarium. Old Dominion University (http://www.odu.edu/) is a state-supported, Carnegie doctoral research extensive institution enrolling approximately 25,000 students. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and names, telephone numbers, and addresses (postal and email) of four references electronically to https://jobs.odu.edu<https://jobs.odu.edu/> by clicking on Teaching and Administrative Faculty Opportunities. For full consideration, please apply by January 30, 2016. Questions about the position can be directed to Lytton John Musselman, Mary Payne Hogan Professor of Botany (lmuss...@odu.edu<mailto:lmuss...@odu.edu>). Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
