Instructor in Evolutionary Biology or Ecology - Full Time Tenure-Track (USA)

Description:
The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications to apply for a
full-time, tenure-track Instructor position to begin Sept. 1, 2013. Courses
taught will include majors-level introductory lab courses in organismal
diversity and evolution or in ecology. In addition, the course load will
include upper level lab courses within the candidate's areas of expertise,
or a majors-level course in biological statistics. The teaching load for the
position will be approximately five lab courses per academic year. The
successful candidate will contribute appropriate service to the department
or University.

Qualifications:
Master's degree, or an equivalent degree in biology or a closely related
field of science is required. A Ph.D. is preferred. Applicants should have
expertise or previous teaching experience in organismal diversity, evolution
or ecology. A background including biological statistics is preferred.
Evidence of previous success and experience in college teaching is
preferred. A strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education is
expected.

General Info:
The department serves 700 biology majors with 12 full-time faculty members
and 2.5 full-time laboratory technicians. We have 10 fully equipped,
technology supported classrooms as well as research labs supporting the
major fields of biology. Current objectives for the department include
development of programs in bioinformatics and in environmental studies,
contributing to the success of the School of Biomedical Sciences, and
contributing to the success of the Cooper Medical School at Rowan
University. For information on the Department of Biological Sciences, please
refer to the department's website at http://www.rowan.edu/biology.
Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in
employment. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Contact:
The deadline for the submission materials from the applicant is January 4,
2013. Send by e-mail a cover letter, CV, names of two references, a
statement of teaching philosophy, at least two previous student evaluations
of teaching, and unofficial copies of graduate transcripts. Applicants
should also arrange for delivery of at least two letters of reference
attesting to the applicant's teaching abilities. Applicants should submit
materials by e-mail to both holbrook@rowan.edu and joslin@rowan.edu. A
single .pdf file containing all requested documents is preferred.

Postal mail (not preferred) may be sent to:
Faculty Search Committee – Evolutionary Biology / Ecologist
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Luke Holbrook (holbrook@rowan.edu).