----- Forwarded message from "Dr. Morgan L. Vis"
Assistant Professor
Plant Biologist
The Department of Biology, University of Minnesota-Duluth seeks
applications for a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor position
in plant biology that begins 1 September 2002. Expectations of the
successful candidate include teaching plant diversity, advanced
specialty course, and team-teaching introductory biology; research in
modern plant biology, particularly evolution, population biology, or
systematics; student advising; and service. Essential qualifications
are: a Ph.D. in a biological science and evidence of potential for
achievement in teaching and research in modern plant biology - including
excellent oral and written communication skills and senior authorship of
at least one peer-reviewed publication. Desired additional
qualifications are: teaching experience (graduate teaching assistant or
instructor of record), post-doctoral research experience, evidence of
potential to obtain external research funds, and evidence of potential
to collaborate with Duluth-area scientists.
Research opportunities include potential local collaborations
(<http://www.d.umn.edu/biology>www.d.umn.edu/biology) with scientists
in the
Olga Lakela Herbarium,
Natural Resources Research Institute, Large Lakes Observatory, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Research Laboratory, and natural
resource management agencies. There are extensive and diverse public
lands and waters nearby. Campus resources include greenhouses and a
genomics analysis facility.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and
research experience/interests/philosophy, reprints of up to three of
your most significant publications, transcripts (may be unofficial) or
list of relevant coursework; and have at least three letters of
recommendation sent to: Dr. David Schimpf, Search Committee Chair,
Department of Biology, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 55812.
Review of completed applications will begin on November 12, 2001 and
will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and
employer.
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