Assistant Professor, Ecology

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Position Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences at Marshall University will be filling a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in ECOLOGY to begin in the Fall 2016 semester. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching. 

Responsibilities

• The primary teaching responsibility will be the Principles of Ecology course offered to our majors.
• Additional teaching will be assigned by the Department chairman and may include responsibilities in our non-majors Introduction to Biology, our majors Principles of Biology and upper level classes to be developed by the successful candidate.
• The Department also seeks candidates who will contribute to the University's general education curriculum, with its emphasis on a common First-Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance students' critical thinking and the College's support of interdisciplinary programs of study.
• The desired area of research is broadly defined as ecology but, candidates with training in wildlife and fisheries biology are strongly urged to apply.
• A competitive start-up package will be offered to support the establishment of an active independent, externally-funded research program including undergraduates and graduate students seeking both the MS and the MA degrees. 

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have a PhD in Ecology or a closely-related discipline, excellent teaching and communication skills, and experience in teaching at the university level.
• A record of research publications and external funding is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Special Instructions Summary:

• Official transcripts both undergraduate and graduate must be received prior to campus interview.

Compensation: Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience.

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