Assistant professor in Ecological Modeling or Landscape Ecology

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
University System of Georgia
Ecological Modeling - Search 53879
Allen E. Paulson College of Science & Technology
Department of Biology

The Department of Biology in the Allen E. Paulson College of Science
and Technology invites nominations and applications for the position
of Assistant professor in Ecological Modeling or Landscape Ecology.
Georgia Southern University, an institution of the University System
of Georgia, is the largest and most comprehensive center of higher
education in the southern half of Georgia. Georgia Southern University
is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching as a Doctoral/Research institution. A residential university
serving over 16,000 students in Fall 2006, Georgia Southern's hallmark
is a superior undergraduate experience emphasizing academic
distinction, excellent teaching, and student success. Founded in 1906,
the University offers 117 degree programs at the baccalaureate,
master's, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The 675-acre
campus is located in Statesboro, a community of approximately 30,000
residents, 50 miles northwest of historic Savannah, and 200 miles
southeast of Atlanta.

Position Description. Reporting to the chair, the Assistant professor
in Ecological Modeling or Landscape Ecology will be expected to
contribute to teaching in the undergraduate curriculum and upper level
courses in their specialty. The position is a 9-month appointment, and
the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Required Qualifications:
•    Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences by August 1, 2008
•    Demonstrated excellence in research, potential to obtain external
funding, and ability to contribute to the department's research
strengths
•    Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and professional
service within the University and beyond

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Postdoctoral experience
•    A research program in ecological modeling or landscape ecology that
incorporates GIS, GPS and remote sensing

    Postmark deadline for receipt of applications is October 31, 2007.
The position starting date is August 1, 2008. A complete application
consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a
curriculum vita; statements of teaching philosophy and research
interests; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email
addresses of at least three professional references. Other
documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to
recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic
and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be
sent to:
        Dr. Sophie George, Search Chair, Search 53879
                Department of Biology
                Georgia Southern University
                P. O. Box 8042
                Statesboro GA 30460-8042
        Electronic mail: georges@georgiasouthern.edu
        Telephone: 912-681-5487

More information about the institution is available through
http://www.georgiasouthern.edu,
http://cost.georgiasouthern.edu/biology, or at
http://Chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/911.htm. Georgia Southern
University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in
teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University
and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background
investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern
University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable
accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search
process should contact the Associate Provost.