TENURE-TRACK POSITION: ECOLOGY The Department of Biology at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Ecology. Exceptional candidates above the Assistant Professor level may also be considered. We seek outstanding candidates taking innovative experimental, computational, and/or theoretical approaches to address major questions that complement and integrate the interests of our Ecology and Evolutionary Biology group. We are looking to hire a broadly trained ecologist whose research interests include, but are not limited to: global change, the role of the environment or interspecific interactions on ecological and evolutionary processes, the origin and maintenance of biodiversity, microbiome ecology, and ecological genomics of non-model species.
Applicants must have a doctorate degree and should have developed, or demonstrate the potential to develop, an outstanding research program that has led or can lead to strong extramural funding. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Applicants must also exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring, including working with students and groups from underrepresented backgrounds. The University of Maryland and Department of Biology are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experience in these areas. Review of applications will begin November 17, 2016 (best consideration date). Applications received after December 1, 2016 will not be considered. Use this link to apply: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/46907 Application materials: Candidates should upload PDF files containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and teaching interests, and provide names and contact information for 3 references. The University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship campus of the University of System of Maryland and is one of the most rapidly advancing public research universities in the country. The University sponsors the NSF funded National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) in Annapolis. Our close proximity to Washington D.C., the Chesapeake Bay and the Appalachian Mountains facilitates interactions with researchers at an extraordinary range of institutions and field stations (e.g., Smithsonian Institution, NIH, USDA, USGS Patuxent Research Center, USFWS, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies). In addition, several major non-governmental organizations have their world headquarters in Washington, DC (e.g., Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund). The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
