[Taxacom] Faculty positions, one last time (I hope)

[Richard Jensen]

Apparently, taxacom doesn't allow attachments (according to one long-time
user), so I have included the positions announcement in this e-mail (see
below).

Cheers (and apologies),

Dick

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY

Four Tenure-Track Positions



            The Department of Biology, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame,
Indiana, invites applications for *four* tenure-track appointments in
biology at the Assistant Professor level beginning August, 2015.  Saint
Mary's College is a Catholic liberal arts college for women with a strong
commitment to undergraduate education.

            Applicants must hold (or be at completion of) a Ph.D. in the
biological sciences.  Candidates will be expected to develop and teach
courses in *introductory (majors or non-majors) biology*.  Additionally,
candidates should have expertise in one or more of the following:

   **Plant Ecology* ? community ecology, population ecology, or general
botany

   **Vertebrate Biology* ? natural history, marine biology, aquatic
biology, or animal

behavior

   **Biomedical Sciences* ? immunology, cancer biology, cell biology,
neurobiology, or

parasitology

   **Anatomy* ? human anatomy, comparative anatomy, or cellular
anatomy/histology

   **Biostatistics* (*expertise in one of the preceding 4 categories is
required*)

Successful candidates will develop specialty courses of interest that
support the various concentrations within the department:  Integrative
Biology, Cellular/Molecular Biology, and Ecology, Evolution, and
Environmental Biology.  The College supports the development of study
abroad courses for experiential learning and undergraduate research as well
as the development of courses which could contribute to interdisciplinary
fields such as environmental, global, intercultural, or gender/women?s
studies.  Research involving undergraduates is expected.  A strong
commitment to undergraduate education of women, a liberal arts education,
and service to the department and the College is expected.

            At least one of the appointees will be a Lilly New Faculty
Scholar during the first two pre-tenure years.  As such, s/he will receive
course load reductions and some financial support for research.  Lilly New
Faculty Scholars are expected to develop campus ties within the institution
by participating in cross-divisional interactions with other college units.

            Please send a complete CV along with a letter of intent that
includes your teaching philosophy and research interests, as well as your
email and phone contact information to:  biologyfacultysearch at saintmarys.edu
.  In your letter of intent, be sure to *include a clear statement
highlighting your area of expertise from the list above*.



Candidates will be contacted for full credentials (three letters of
reference, visa status for foreign nationals, official transcripts, and
evidence of excellent teaching [such as teaching evaluations]) if desired
at a later date.  Review of applications will begin *September 5, 2014*,
and will continue until the positions are filled.



*Saint Mary's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In keeping with
the College?s mission, Saint Mary?s is committed to increasing its racial
and ethnic diversity at all levels ? students, faculty, and staff ? and
seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.*


-- 
Richard Jensen, Professor
Department of Biology
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN 46556