[ECOLOG-L] tenure-track Organismal Biologist position at Northeastern Illinois University
Tenure-track Position in Biology: ORGANISMAL BIOLOGIST The Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin August 2019. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, experience with and/or a commitment to using and developing innovative teaching methods, and the ability to engage graduate (M.S. level) and undergraduate students in research. This is a broad search, so the area of specialization is open; interests could include, but are not limited to, mammalogy, entomology, ornithology, animal ecology, environmental biology, parasitology, infectious disease, epidemiology, evolution, anatomy, physiology, plant-animal interactions, or animal behavior. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching of: the core sequence for majors, including general biology; a survey course on a major group of animals; and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialization. Ability to teach general ecology and/or contribute to the interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences program is highly desirable, but not required. In addition to teaching and maintaining an active research program, the successful candidate will also be expected to participate in service to the department, college and university, contribute to University efforts to address student enrollment, retention and success, and provide support for requirements such as First Year Experience, University Core Curriculum and the Writing Intensive Program. An earned doctorate in biology or a related field is required. The Biology Department serves 300+ undergraduate majors, 50+ minors and 30+ graduate students. The research and teaching interests of faculty in the Department range from ecological to organismal, cellular, and molecular biology. To apply for the position, please submit a *single PDF file* with a subject line referencing the position title. The PDF file should contain the following materials in the following order: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, plans for a course in your area of specialization, and a list of courses (at both the undergraduate and graduate levels) you feel qualified to teach; (4) a research statement that describes your current and future research goals and plans and their relevance to this position; (5) a diversity statement that describes your experience with diverse populations of students and the importance of diversity in teaching and research communities; and (6) an unofficial copy of your graduate transcripts. Send the complete PDF to biologysea...@neiu.edu. In addition, please provide three reference letters that address both research and teaching potential as they relate to this position. Referees should submit letters as PDFs using a subject line referencing the position title and the applicant’s name. The PDFs should be submitted directly to the search committee at biologysea...@neiu.edu. Review of applications will begin on 14 January 2019. Preference will be given to applications received on or before this date. For further information, contact Dr. Aaron Schirmer or Dr. Jennifer Slate (search committee co-chairs) at biologysea...@neiu.edu. About Northeastern Illinois University: Founded in 1867, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) enrolls about 9,000 students through the College of Arts and Sciences, the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education, the College of Business and Management and the College of Graduate Studies and Research. NEIU is regarded as the most diverse public comprehensive university in the Midwest and is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. NEIU offers more than 40 undergraduate degree and certificate programs and more than 50 graduate degree, certificate, licensure and endorsement programs. NEIU’s Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of Chicago. The University has three additional locations in the metropolitan area: the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro and the Center for College Access and Success. NEIU also is a founding member of the University Center of Lake County consortium campus in suburban Lake County, north of Chicago. Read more about Northeastern Illinois University at www.neiu.edu. Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-line position (Biologist) at Northeastern Illinois University
Tenure-track Position in Biology: BIOLOGIST The Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin August 2014. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, experience with and/or a commitment to using and developing innovative teaching methods, and the ability to engage graduate (M.S. level) and undergraduate students in research. The area of specialization is open, but the research and teaching interests of the successful candidate must complement the existing expertise of faculty members in the department, and support the goal of a Title III grant that is initially funding the position, which is to “Enhance Career Opportunities in Biomedical and Environmental Health Sciences”. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching of: the core sequence for majors, including genetics or cell biology; key elective courses for students seeking careers in the health professions, which could include physiology or microbiology; and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialization. Ability to teach a course linking environmental-health and medical issues, a survey course on a major group of animals, or contribute to teaching a two-semester Human Anatomy & Physiology sequence is desirable but not required. An earned doctorate in biology or a related field is required. In addition to teaching and maintaining an active research program, the successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with NEIU’s Student Center for Science Engagement and other NEIU units to enhance our students’ preparation for careers in the health professions, and to participate in service to the department, college and university. The Biology Department serves 600+ undergraduate majors, 100+ minors and 30-40 graduate students. The research and teaching interests of faculty in the Department range from ecological to organismal, cellular, and molecular biology. To apply for the position, please submit a single PDF file with a subject line referencing the position title. The PDF file should contain the following materials in the following order: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, plans for a course in your area of specialization, and a list of courses (at both the undergraduate and graduate levels) you feel qualified to teach; (4) a research statement that describes your current and future research goals and plans and their relevance to this position; (5) a diversity statement that describes your experience with diverse populations of students and the importance of diversity in teaching and research communities; and (6) an unofficial copy of your graduate transcripts. Send the complete PDF to biol...@neiu.edu. In addition, please provide three reference letters that address both research and teaching potential as they relate to this position. Referees should submit letters as PDFs using a subject line referencing the position title. The PDFs should be submitted directly to Dr. John Kasmer (Department Chair) at biol...@neiu.edu. Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2013. Preference will be given to applications received on or before this date. For further information, contact Dr. John Kasmer via e-mail (j-kas...@neiu.edu). Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from women and minorities as well as other qualified individuals. Northeastern Illinois University is a fully accredited public university serving more than 11,000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students in the Chicago metropolitan area. NEIU engages its diverse campus community in a rich environment of teaching, learning and scholarship. The University offers more than 80 academic programs in the arts, humanities, social sciences, STEM disciplines, education and business. Newsweek magazine has named Northeastern Illinois University the sixth best investment among all universities in the nation and number one in Illinois. The University also is recognized as one of the most diverse universities in the United States and is federally designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. NEIU’s main campus is located on a 67-acre campus in a residential neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago. The University also has four satellite locations in the Chicago area including the Caruthers Center for Inner City Studies, El Centro, Chicago Teachers’ Center, and the University Center of Lake County. For more information on NEIU, see www.neiu.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] tenure-track position in vertebrate zoology at Northeastern Illinois University
Vertebrate Organismal Biologist/Physiologist The Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin September 2013. We seek a candidate with expertise and experience in the anatomy, physiology, or whole-organism systems biology of vertebrates. The area of specialization is open, but could include vertebrate or comparative anatomy, vertebrate physiology or comparative physiology, neurobiology, neurophysiology, or biomechanics. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, experience with and/or a commitment to using and developing innovative teaching methods, and the ability to engage graduate (M.S. level) and undergraduate students in research. Primary teaching expectations will include a two-semester, cadaver-based Human Anatomy & Physiology sequence, as well as General Biology and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization. The ability to teach a course involving a major group of animals is desirable, but not required. In addition to teaching and maintaining an active research program, the successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with NEIU's Student Center for Science Engagement and other NEIU units to enhance our students' preparation for careers in the health professions, and to participate in service to the department, college and university. An earned doctorate in biology with an emphasis in anatomy and/or physiology or a related field is required; teaching experience with cadavers is desirable, but not required. Northeastern Illinois University is a comprehensive state university of approximately 12,000 commuter students located on the northwest side of Chicago and is recognized as having one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in the Midwest. NEIU recently was awarded a five-year Title III grant to enhance preparation of minority and low-income students for careers in the Biomedical and Environmental Health sciences. The Biology Department serves 600+ undergraduate majors, 100+ minors and 30-40 graduate students. The undergraduate curriculum was recently updated and revisions to the graduate program are in progress. The research and teaching interests of faculty in the Department range from ecological to organismal, cellular, and molecular biology. To apply for the position, please submit a single PDF file with a subject line referencing the position title. The PDF file should contain the following materials in the following order: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, plans for a cadaver-based anatomy/physiology course, and a list of courses (at both the undergraduate and graduate levels) you feel qualified to teach; (4) a research statement that describes your current and future research goals and plans and their relevance to this position; (5) a diversity statement that describes your experience with diverse populations of students and the importance of diversity in teaching and research communities; and (6) an unofficial copy of your graduate transcripts. Send the complete PDF to biol...@neiu.edu. In addition, please provide three reference letters that address both research and teaching potential as they relate to this position. Referees should submit letters as PDFs using a subject line referencing the position title. The PDFs should be submitted directly to Dr. Joel Olfelt (Acting Department Chair) at biol...@neiu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2012. Preference will be given to applications received on or before this date. For further information, contact Dr. Joel Olfelt via e-mail (j-olf...@neiu.edu). Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from women and minorities as well as other qualified individuals.
[ECOLOG-L] tenure-track position in animal parasitology at Northeastern Illinois University
Animal Parasitologist The Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin September 2013. We seek a candidate who is using innovative and interdisciplinary approaches that address either basic or applied biological problems through the study of animal parasitic models. Area of specialization is open; interests could include, but are not limited to, medical or wildlife parasitology, disease ecology, environmental health, epidemiology, evolution of parasites, or immunoparasitology. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, experience with and/or a commitment to using and developing innovative teaching methods, and the ability to engage graduate (M.S. level) and undergraduate students in research. Teaching responsibilities will include a survey course in animal parasitology, a course that relates parasites to human health, courses in an area of specialization, and general biology. In addition to teaching and maintaining an active research program, the successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with NEIU's Student Center for Science Engagement and other NEIU units to enhance our students' preparation for post-baccalaureate studies, and to participate in service to the department, college and university. An earned doctorate in biology, with emphasis in parasitology or a related field is required; teaching experience is desirable, but not required. Northeastern Illinois University is a comprehensive state university of approximately 12,000 commuter students located on the northwest side of Chicago and is recognized as having one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in the Midwest. NEIU recently was awarded a five-year Title III grant to enhance preparation of minority and low-income students for careers in the Biomedical and Environmental Health sciences. The Biology Department serves 600+ undergraduate majors, 100+ minors and 30-40 graduate students. The undergraduate curriculum was recently updated and revisions to the graduate program are in progress. The research and teaching interests of faculty in the Department range from ecological to organismal, cellular, and molecular biology. To apply for the position, please submit a single PDF file with a subject line referencing the position title. The PDF file should contain the following materials in the following order: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, plans for a course relating parasites to human health, and a list of courses (both undergraduate- and graduate-level) you feel qualified to teach; (4) a research statement that includes current and future research goals and plans and their relevance to this position; (5) a diversity statement that describes your experience with diverse populations of students and the importance of diversity in teaching and research communities; and (6) an unofficial graduate transcript. Send the complete PDF to biol...@neiu.edu. In addition, please provide three reference letters that address both research and teaching potential as they relate to this position. Referees should submit letters as PDFs using a subject line referencing the position title. The PDFs should be submitted directly to Dr. Joel Olfelt (Acting Department Chair) at biol...@neiu.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 24, 2012. Preference will be given to applications received on or before this date. For further information, contact Dr. Joel Olfelt via e-mail (j-olf...@neiu.edu). Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from women and minorities as well as other qualified individuals.
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-track position in Vertebrate Zoology.Anatomy & Physiology at Northeastern Illinois University
Tenure-track Position in Biology: Vertebrate Zoologist / Anatomy and Physiology The Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin September 2012. We seek a candidate with expertise and experience in the anatomy, physiology, or whole-organism systems biology of vertebrates. The area of specialization is open, and could include vertebrate or comparative anatomy, histology, biomechanics, or comparative physiology. However, it is essential that the candidate be able to help develop and teach a two-semester, cadaver-based course in human anatomy and physiology. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, experience with and/or a commitment to using and developing innovative teaching methods, and the ability to engage graduate (M.S. level) and undergraduate students in research. Teaching expectations will include the cadaver-based Human Anatomy & Physiology sequence (mentioned above), as well as General Biology and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of specialization. The ability to teach a course involving a major group of animals is desirable, but not required. In addition to teaching and maintaining an active research program, the successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with NEIUs Student Center for Science Engagement and other NEIU units to enhance our students preparation for careers in the health professions, and to participate in service to the department, college and university. An earned doctorate in biology with an emphasis in anatomy and/or physiology or a related field is required; teaching experience and experience with cadavers are desirable, but not required. Northeastern Illinois University is a comprehensive state university of approximately 12,000 commuter students located on the northwest side of Chicago and is recognized as having one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in the Midwest. NEIU has just been awarded a five-year Title V-HSI/STEM grant from the US Department of Education that will directly benefit the Department of Biology in a variety of ways, including the addition of this new tenure-line faculty position, renovation of two teaching laboratories (including a new cadaver lab and new equipment for computerized acquisition and analysis of physiological data), and provision of increased support for faculty-student research. To apply for the position, please submit a single, electronic PDF that contains the following materials in the following order: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, plans for a cadaver-based anatomy/physiology course, and a list of courses (at both the undergraduate and graduate levels) you feel qualified to teach; (4) a research statement that describes your current and future research goals and plans and their relevance to this position; (5) a diversity statement that describes your experience with diverse populations of students and the importance of diversity in teaching and research communities; and (6) an unofficial copy of your graduate transcripts. Send the complete PDF to biol...@neiu.edu. In addition, please provide three reference letters that address both research and teaching potential as they relate to this position. Letters should be submitted as PDFs directly to Dr. John Kasmer (Department Chair) at biol...@neiu.edu. Review of applications will begin on 15 November 2011, and continue until position is filled. For further information, contact Dr. John Kasmer via e-mail (j-kas...@neiu.edu). Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from women and minorities as well as other qualified individuals.
[ECOLOG-L] faculty position in Microbiology at Northeastern Illinois University
TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN BIOLOGY: MICROBIOLOGIST The Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin September 2011. We seek a candidate who is using innovative and interdisciplinary approaches that address either basic or applied biological problems using microbial models. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, bacteriology, mycology, host-pathogen interactions, environmental microbiology, genetics, genomics, and evolution. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, experience with and/or a commitment to using and developing innovative teaching methods, and the ability to engage graduate and undergraduate students in research. Teaching responsibilities will include general microbiology, courses in an area of specialization, and general biology. In addition to teaching and maintaining an active research program, the successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with NEIU’s Student Center for Science Engagement and other NEIU units to enhance our students’ preparation for post-baccalaureate studies, and to participate in service to the department, college and university. An earned doctorate in microbiology or a related field is required; teaching experience is desirable, but not required. Northeastern Illinois University is a comprehensive state university of approximately 12,000 commuter students located on the northwest side of Chicago and is recognized as having the most ethnically diverse student body in the Midwest. To apply for the position, please submit a single, electronic PDF that contains the following materials in the following order: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching statement that describes your teaching experience and philosophy, plans for an introductory microbiology course, and a list of courses (both undergraduate- and graduate-level) you feel qualified to teach; (4) a research statement that includes current and future research goals and plans and their relevance to this position; (5) a diversity statement that describes your experience with diverse populations of students and the importance of diversity in teaching and research communities; and (6) an unofficial graduate transcript. Send the complete PDF to biol...@neiu.edu. In addition, please provide three reference letters that address both research and teaching potential as they relate to this position. Letters should be submitted as PDFs directly to Dr. John Kasmer (Department Chair) at biol...@neiu.edu. Review of applications will begin on 15 November 2010, and continue until position is filled. For further information, contact Dr. John Kasmer via e-mail (j-kas...@neiu.edu). Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.
Faculty Position: Physiologist (Northeastern Illinois University)
PHYSIOLOGIST The Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin September 2008. We seek a candidate who uses modern physiological techniques to address any of a wide range of questions related to the biology of either vertebrates or invertebrates. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and ability to engage graduate and undergraduate students in research. Teaching responsibilities will include vertebrate physiology, a course involving a major group of animals, and courses in an area of specialization. Contributions to both the undergraduate and graduate programs will be expected as well as research and service. An earned doctorate in animal physiology or a related field is required. Northeastern Illinois University is a comprehensive state university of over 12,000 commuter students located on the northwest side of Chicago and is recognized as having the most ethnically diverse student body in the Midwest. Send letter of application, official transcripts, curriculum vitae with current e-mail address, statements of teaching philosophy and research plans, copies of published research if available, and three letters of recommendation, at least one addressing teaching effectiveness to: Physiology Search, c/o Dr. John Kasmer, Chair, Department of Biology, Northeastern Illinois University, 5500 N. St. Louis Ave., Chicago, IL 60625-4699, or via e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications will begin October 15, 2007, and continue until position is filled. For further information, contact Dr. John Kasmer via e-mail. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.
