EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST-ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The Department of Biology at The College of New Jersey is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position in Evolutionary Biology. Candidates that apply molecular techniques to studies of ecological or conservation genetics are especially solicited. A Ph.D. is required and postdoctoral experience preferred. Applicants should have a strong commitment to the education of undergraduates through teaching and research. Teaching responsibilities will include the development of an upper-level course in Evolution/Population Genetics, as well as participation in our core courses in Genetics and/or Ecology. Development of a research program involving highly motivated undergraduates is expected; start-up funds are available.
The College of New Jersey is a highly selective, comprehensive institution with 5,800 undergraduate students. Located on a 289-acre tree-lined campus, our location in the Princeton area offers opportunities to interact with many other academic institutions and easy access to the full range of New Jersey’s ecological diversity (including marine, estuarine, coastal plain, upland, and unique pineland habitats). The Biology Department is part of the School of Science and especially values candidates who will work collaboratively with other departments within the School or the College. The Department is housed in a newly constructed building with excellent facilities for research and teaching.
Review of applications will begin December 10, 2004. To apply, please send curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of teaching and research interests, representative publications, and three letters of
recommendation: Dr. Charles C. Peterson, Chair, Evolution Search Committee, Department of Biology, The College of New Jersey, P .0. Box 7718, Ewing, NJ
08628- 0718. Telephone: 609-771-2460; FAX: 609-637-5118; e-mail: PetersoC@tcnj.edu
For further information about The College, please visit our website: http://www.tcnj.edu.
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.