Assistant Professor (USA)

Global Environmental Change and Human Well-Being
North Carolina State University

As one of the leading land-grant institutions in the nation, North Carolina
State University is proud to announce the second phase of hiring in the
Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program, a cluster hire program spanning
academic colleges and other partners to enhance interdisciplinary research
strengths and the development of innovative curricula.  To date, 24 of 38
faculty positions have been filled in 12 clusters of scholars. [see
http://workthatmatters.ncsu.edu/]

As part of this university-wide program, the Department of Biological
Sciences, the Department of Applied Ecology, and the Department of Forestry
and Environmental Resources have formed a cluster in “Global Environmental
Change and Human Well-Being.”  We hired two senior faculty for this cluster
last year.  Building on this successful first round of hiring, we are
currently hiring one Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological
Sciences to complete this cluster of three faculty.  We seek leaders in any
area of evolutionary biology or ecology under this theme.  Although we are
targeting an Assistant Professor, exceptional applicants at the Associate or
Full Professor rank will be considered.  Successful applicants are expected
to have a strong vision for their vibrant research program, a commitment to
leadership in the area of Global Environmental Change, and commitment to
excellence and innovation in graduate and/or undergraduate education.

This cluster will strengthen and bridge a broad range of emerging
initiatives at NC State including: 1) the Southeast Climate Science Center;
2) the NC Museum of Natural Sciences; and 3) programs in Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology (for information on the Global Environmental Change
cluster and additional relevant cross-cutting programs see
http://www.theglobalchangeforum.org/clusterhire/ ).

To apply for this position, go to https://jobs.ncsu.edu (position number
00102989) or follow this link to access the posting directly
http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/28236.  Provide: a) cover letter; b)
curriculum vitae (including contact information for 3 references and an
appended list of courses you are willing to teach); c) two-page research
statement incorporating a vision for how your research would build the
programmatic theme in Global Environmental Change and Human Well-being at NC
State. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Dr. L.
Scott Mills, Search Chair, scott_mills@ncsu.edu (919-515-4585). Review of
applications will begin 1 November 2013 and continue until the position is
filled.

NCSU is an AA/EO employer.  All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability. NC State welcomes all
persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information.  In its
commitment to diversity and equity, NC State University seeks applications
from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.  ADA
Accommodations: please call 919-515-3148.