[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor-Global Change Biology, Auburn University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/3190

 


Position Information


Job Title

Assistant Professor-Global Change Biology


Posting Number

P1323F

 


Position Summary Information


Job Description Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Global
Change Biology of Marine Systems. The successful candidate is expected to
begin Fall 2019 and establish an extramurally funded, internationally
recognized research program focused on biological responses to global
anthropogenic change. We seek candidates who will strengthen our marine
biology program
(http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology/marine-biology.htm) and
also complement our core area in Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, and
Conservation
(http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology/dbs_core_areas/beec_core_ar
ea/index.htm). We welcome candidates with research interests in population
and community dynamics, invasive species biology, host-symbiont
interactions, disturbance ecology, and other aspects of marine global
change. Auburn University has formal ties to Dauphin Island Sea Laboratory
(https://www.disl.org/), which offers new faculty unique opportunities to
build research collaborations. The candidate will have teaching
responsibilities in undergraduate marine science or related courses, and
will be expected to develop or contribute to a graduate course in their
research specialty.

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a description of research
interests, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and the names
and contact information of three professional references.

More information about the department and its programs can be found at the
following website: http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology/

Auburn University is one of the nation's premier public land-grant
institutions. In 2019, it was ranked 52nd among public universities by U.S.
News and World Report. Auburn maintains high levels of research activity and
high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor's, Master's,
Educational Specialist, and Doctor's degrees in agriculture and engineering,
the professions, and the arts and sciences. Its 2018 enrollment of 30,440
students includes 24,628 undergraduates and 5,812 graduate and professional
students. Organized into twelve academic colleges and schools, Auburn's
1,450 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. The
University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic
excellence and community engagement, its positive work environment, its
thriving student life programs, and its beautiful campus.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the "best
small towns in America," with moderate climate and easy access to major
cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the
rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery,
Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a
population of over 500,000, with excellent public school systems and
regional medical centers.


Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, or a closely related
discipline at the time employment begins, and relevant postdoctoral
experience. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent written and
interpersonal communication skills and collegiality. The candidate selected
for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in
the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and to
continue to work legally for the proposed term of employment.


Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include a strong record of publication, teaching
experience, and demonstrated ability to acquire extramural funding.


Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018 and continue until the
position is filled.

 


Posting Detail Information


Open Date

	

Close Date

	

Open Until Filled

Yes


References required for this position?

Yes


If yes, minimum number requested

3

 

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