FACULTY POSITION IN MICROBIAL ECOLOGY The School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Microbial Ecology at WSU’s Vancouver Campus. We especially encourage applications from scientists who employ modern bioinformatic or genomic approaches to understand the ecology of microorganisms that mediate ecosystem services or interact with various anthropogenic stressors such as global change, contaminant loading, land use change, resource exploitation, or biological invasions. Washington State University is a multi-campus, Tier I research institution with a commitment to research, graduate, and undergraduate training, instruction, and extension. The School of Biological Sciences is comprised of 51 faculty distributed over three WSU campuses with routine interaction across campuses. WSU Vancouver offers competitive salaries and start-up packages, and research expectations and teaching loads are consistent across the four WSU campuses. WSU Vancouver is a rapidly growing campus (currently ~3,200), with science and engineering as areas of emphasis. WSU Vancouver is located on a beautiful 351-acre campus across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, offering numerous opportunities for research and collaboration with a variety of nearby institutions (e.g. the USGS Cascades Volcanoes Observatory, USFS Pacific Northwest Research Station, Portland State University, Oregon Health Sciences University), and an excellent quality of life. For additional information on WSU Vancouver see vancouver.wsu.edu/. For additional information on WSU Vancouver-based faculty and research programs see cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/science-graduate-programs/faculty-research. Requirements: 1) PhD in microbiology, ecology, or a related discipline by Dec. 31, 2014, 2) Successful, externally-funded research program in microbial ecology or demonstrated potential to develop such a program, 3) Strong publication record relative to career stage, 4) Demonstrated ability or potential to mentor graduate students and direct graduate research, 5) Demonstrated ability to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses that complement the existing curriculum, 6) Ability to serve under-represented groups and to contribute to WSU’s diversity goals in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service (admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/office-chancellor/wsu-vancouver-strategic-plan). Preferred candidates will also 1) apply modern bioinformatic or genomic approaches to elucidate microbial ecology, 2) ability to complement existing research strengths and collaborate in the College of Arts and Sciences on the Vancouver Campus and across the WSU system. Duties: Establish and maintain an externally-funded research program and a strong publication record, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in microbial ecology and other areas of expertise, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, provide academic service, and contribute to WSU diversity goals. Application: Upload electronic copies of the following to position 109061 at https://wsujobs/: 1) A cover letter discussing training and experience as related to each of the 6 required and 2 preferred qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, 4) A summary of research accomplishments and plans for future research, 5) A statement of ability or potential to contribute to WSU’s diversity goals, 6) Copies of 2 publications, and 6) three letters of reference. For full consideration applications must be complete (including required letters of recommendation) by Nov. 17, 2014. Direct inquiries about the search via email to Dr. John Bishop, search committee chair, [email protected] (include subject “Microbial Ecology Search”. Washington State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educator and employer. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU is committed to excellence through diversity, has faculty friendly policies including a partner accommodation program, and a NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant (excelinse.wsu.edu/). John Bishop, PhD Professor, School of Biological Sciences Program Leader, Vancouver Biological Sciences Washington State University 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave. Vancouver, Washington 98686 360 546-9612 [email protected] Website: directory.vancouver.wsu.edu/people/john-bishop Bishop, John
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