Connecticut College is searching for an Assistant Professor in Plant Physiology. Physiological ecologists are welcome to apply. Please see below for more details:
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION PLANT PHYSIOLOGY www.conncoll.edu Connecticut College invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the Department of Botany with expertise in plant physiology. Ph.D. and evidence of teaching and research excellence required. Expertise in the physiology of higher plants in marine systems preferred. The successful candidate will participate, by a rotating cycle, in the introductory organisms course, a cornerstone of the Botany, Biological Sciences, and Environmental Studies majors. Additional teaching expectations, some offered alternate years, include comparative physiology (using examples of plants and animals), plant structure and function, and coastal marine biology. The normal teaching load is five courses per year (3/2) with lab sections counting as a full course. The College believes strongly that research participation is a critical component of undergraduate science education, and the successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program that actively involves students. Tenure-track faculty receive a research stipend for their first two summers and a semesters leave at full salary after their third year if they are reappointed for the full probationary period. Tenure review is in the sixth year of service The Connecticut College Arboretum surrounds the campus and represents an important academic resource for a scientist exploring the physiological aspects of plant biology, with a wide diversity of habitats. The Arboretum includes over 450 acres of plant collections, natural and experimental areas, a five-acre tidal salt marsh, and access to the Thames estuary and Long Island Sound. There are many possibilities for the development of new research programs in the Arboretum, and for a plant physiologist to collaborate on existing research projects on topics such as controlled burning, herbicide treatments, and invasive species. The department has a strong tradition of interdisciplinary teaching and research. The Goodwin-Niering Center for Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies provides an opportunity for faculty from a wide range of disciplines to collaborate on environmental education and scholarship. Connecticut College is a private, highly selective undergraduate college with a strong commitment to the liberal arts tradition and an emphasis on broad interdisciplinary teaching and research. The College is a member of the Academic Career Network, a resource for dual-career couples. Salary is competitive. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff further the Colleges educational mission. An equal opportunity- affirmative action employer. Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; copies of transcripts; statements about teaching philosophy and research interests; and three letters of reference sent directly to: Plant Physiology Search Chair, P.O. Box 5213, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. Review of applications will begin December 3, 2007.
