CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY OPENING IN

Evolutionary Biologist

POSITION:  Assistant Professor preferred; Associate Professor considered for exceptionally experienced candidates.

RECRUITMENT NUMBER:   421

EFFECTIVE DATE:  August  25, 2008

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D. in biology, or related field.  Successful candidate will have post-doctoral research experience and a record of published research and the ability to develop and sustain an externally funded research program involving students in evolutionary biology.  Demonstrated potential for effective teaching of introductory biology, evolutionary biology, and related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimum two years of postdoctoral research.  Prior successful teaching at the post-secondary level, preferably in introductory biology and evolutionary biology.

DUTIES:  Teach and participate in the revision of the introductory core sequence for the majors in the Department of Biological Sciences, teach an upper-division course in evolutionary biology.  Rotate through graduate courses and seminars.  Supervise undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) student research.  Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program involving students and leading to scientific presentations and publications.  The successful candidate will be expected to participate in activities serving the department, university, and community.

PROBABLE SALARY RANGE:  Assistant Professor: $60,400 – 67,000; Associate Professor: $67,600 – 78,800 (based on preparation and experience).

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Review of applications will commence September 10, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of application and resumes are acceptable via email.  Additional supplemental documents must be mailed hard copy. All applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae with email address, a statement of research and teaching interests addressing the above qualifications, a statement of ability to work in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus, reprints of two representative publications, and copies of all transcripts that include relevant course work. Three letters of recommendation must be provided by references by the application deadline. An official transcript from institution awarding the highest degree will be required from all finalists.  Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Department Chair

ATTN:  EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST SEARCH

Department of Biological Sciences

California State University, Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 90840-3702

(562) 985-4807    

email: ssuetsug@csulb.edu

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