TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION  FOR A COMMUNITY OR ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGIST

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION FOR A COMMUNITY OR ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGIST
Wichita State University

The Department of Biological Sciences at Wichita State University seeks a
Community or Ecosystem Ecologist for a tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor. The successful candidate must have a research focus with
a significant field component. We also expect the candidate to make use of
the WSU prairie field station for their research and teaching activities. An
attractive start-up package is supported by funding from Kansas NSF EPSCoR.
All members of the faculty participate in general biology and non-majors
courses, while offering advanced courses in their discipline. The successful
candidate is expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research
program that trains graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates must hold
a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the life sciences and have postdoctoral
experience, good communication skills, and a record of research productivity.
Applications must include statements of research and teaching interests, a
comprehensive CV, three sample publications, and contact information for three
professional references. We seek applicants who are motivated to work in a
collegial atmosphere to foster excellence in teaching and research
collaborations with existing faculty and are interested in promoting diversity
in higher education. The Department includes core facilities in environmental
biology, imaging, and bioinformatics, and maintains an animal care facility
and greenhouse. More information about the Department is available at
http://www.wichita.edu/biology. Wichita State University is a metropolitan
research-intensive university set in a suburban area of the largest city in
Kansas and attracts a diverse student body. Review of complete applications
will begin on October 8 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Send
applications to Dr. William Hendry, Department of Biological Sciences, Wichita
State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0026.
Wichita State University is an equal opportunity employer.