[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor - Conservation Biology
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY The Davidson College Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in conservation biology, with an initial two-year appointment at the assistant professor level starting August 01, 2013. We seek a broadly trained scientist who will contribute to all levels of the biology curriculum by teaching within our introductory course sequences, offering an upper-level conservation biology course, and teaching additional upper-level courses related to their expertise. These courses will be expected to expand the biology curriculum while simultaneously contributing to our interdisciplinary environmental studies major. The candidate's research must substantially address conservation issues using contemporary methodologies and may examine any taxonomic area(s). Candidates with abilities to teach and conduct research using computational, modeling, genetic, or molecular techniques are particularly encouraged to apply. Research that is both suited to the region and complements existing strengths is also desired. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active research program that is capable of attracting external funding and producing peer-reviewed publications with undergraduate co-authors. Start-up funds and dedicated research space are available. A Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, or a related field is required. Undergraduate teaching experience and postdoctoral research training are also preferred. Application materials (cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, three letters of recommendation) must be submitted at jobs.davidson.edu and will be reviewed beginning October 15th. Davidson College is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who bring additional dimensions to the Colleges mission. For further information contact Barbara Lom, Biology Chair (ba...@davidson.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] Ecology study abroad opportunity in India
The Davidson College Semester-in-India program is expanding to include theme-based study abroad opportunity focusing on ecology and environmental issues in India, mostly southern India. The program will run during Fall 2011 and is designed for, but not exclusive to, biology and environmental science/studies students. If you know students looking for a study abroad program in this area, please forward this to them, forward to your campus study abroad coordinator, contact Chris Paradise (chparad...@davidson.edu) and/or check out the following website to learn more (http://www.bio.davidson.edu/people/chparadise/india/india2011.html).
[ECOLOG-L] Teaching Postdoc: Environmental Geography/Human Demography
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Environmental Geography with an emphasis on Human Demography; two-year, nontenure-track, beginning August 2009. Preferred areas of specialization include demography, social/economic aspects of conservation, or human ecology, with competence in GIS methods desirable; preferred areas of geographical focus are South Asia, East Asia, or Africa. This fellowship is supported by the Associated Colleges of the South with grant funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The ideal candidate recently earned the PhD in Geography, Demography, or related field, and is interested in teaching, research, and academic service within an interdisciplinary environmental studies program at an undergraduate liberal arts college; must be eligible to teach in the U.S. The Fellow will teach two courses the first year and three courses the second, including team-teaching an existing environmental studies course. With the aid of faculty mentors, the Fellow will develop a research program appropriate for professional advancement and for the context of undergraduate liberal arts colleges. Apply online at https://jobs.davidson.edu. Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining qualifications and rationale for applying, curriculum vitae, evidence of interest in teaching, and description of proposed research program. One letter of reference that explicitly addresses the applicant’s appropriateness for this position should be mailed or e-mailed to Dr. Annie Merrill Ingram, Professor of English and Coordinator of Environmental Studies, Davidson College, Box 7056, Davidson, NC 28035-7056; submit questions to Annie Ingram at aning...@davidson.edu. Two other letters of reference might be requested later in the application process. Applications received by February 15 will be given priority; the application deadline is March 2. Finalists for the position will be invited for a campus interview in late March or April, 2009. Davidson College is a highly selective liberal arts college located 20 minutes north of Charlotte in Davidson, N.C. Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college’s mission.
Thomson Chair in Environmental Studies - Davidson College
While we're not searching for an ecologist, many subscribers to this list may be in other environmental fields, or you have colleagues that might be interested in this posting: Thomson Chair in Environmental Studies Distinguished Visiting Professor, Social Sciences or Humanities As part of a newly-formed program in Environmental Studies, Davidson College seeks applications for the position of Distinguished Visiting Professor in Environmental Studies for one semester during 2008-2009 (fall or spring). The teaching load is two courses, one broadly-based for all students and one on a more specialized topic for advanced students; the maximum enrollment for each course is thirty students. A public lecture is also required. Preferred fields include Environmental History, Environmental Philosophy, Environmental Psychology, Demography, Geography, and interdisciplinary Environmental Studies. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of excellence either within or outside the academy. The salary is competitive and housing on campus is provided. Applicants should send a letter and c.v. to Professor Annie Merrill Ingram, Coordinator of Environmental Studies, Davidson College, Box 7056, Davidson NC 28035-7056. Interested candidates wanting additional information about the position may contact Professor Ingram at the address above or via e- mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until February 1, 2008. Davidson College actively seeks to diversify its community and specifically encourages the candidacies of women and minorities for this position.
