Faculty - Position #AS-0016-90
Assistant or Associate Professor, Ecosystem Ecology
Biological Sciences Department
The Department of Biological Sciences at Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Ecosystem Ecology. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program that involves training of graduate and undergraduate students. A research program investigating the integration of biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems at the landscape scale and/or how these processes are affected by on-going global/climate change is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities:
Boise State University has a strong history of providing quality education
and research opportunities for its undergraduate and graduate students. In
keeping with this tradition, the successful candidate will have interest
in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and in directing
research projects of biology graduate and undergraduate students. Directing
students in other fields (hydrological sciences, geosciences, among others)
is possible as well. Teaching responsibilities include development
of an upper division/graduate course in ecosystem ecology, and other undergraduate
and graduate courses depending on expertise. Applicants who can also
teach in the areas of general, community, or spatial ecology are especially
encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. and Postdoctoral or equivalent experience
To apply: Completed applications will include a cover letter, CV, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, copies of no more than three relevant publications, and contact information (name, address, e-mail address, and phone number) for three professional references. Please do NOT have reference letters sent at this time. Complete applications are to be emailed in PDF format to bgee2@boisestate.edu (electronic submissions are preferred) or sent by mail to:
Ecosystem Ecologist Search Committee
Department of Biological Sciences
Boise State University
1910 University Dr.
Boise, ID 83725-1515.
Application deadline is December 4, 2009.
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About the Department: http://www.boisestate.edu/biology/
As of August 17, 2009, Boise State University is a smoke free
campus.
Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. EEO/AA Institution, Veterans preference.
Posted 10-23-09