The University of Central Florida has several faculty positions open. We are hiring an Entomologist, a cluster of 3 Geospatial folks and 2 coastal ecologists/conservation biologists. All of these positions have an evolutionary aspect and we would encourage evolutionary biologists working in these areas to apply. For example, landscape geneticists would be a great fit in the Geospatial cluster etc. Please see the link below for the position announcements. biology.cos.ucf.edu/faculty-positions/ Best, Chris Christopher L. Parkinson, Ph.D. Professor and, Chair , Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Dept. of Biology Rm 424. University of Central Florida 4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando, FL 32816-2368 office: 407-823-4847 fax: 407-823-5769 parkinson.cos.ucf.edu/ [email protected] 3 Geospatial Faculty positions 1 Entomologist 2 Coastal Ecology/conservation biology positions Geospatial Faculty Positions The University of Central Florida (UCF) is in a hiring campaign to recruit 200 new faculty for Fall 2015. UCF seeks to strengthen its research mission and academic offerings in the broad interdisciplinary area of Geospatial Analysis. In support of this effort, the College of Sciences has established three tenure-earning assistant professor positions expected to begin in fall 2015. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the application of GIS and other geospatial analytical approaches to address questions in their research area, a desire to collectively build curricula centered on geospatial science, and a passion for integrating multiple disciplines to confront challenges facing society. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. from an accredited institution by the time of hire in a suitable field, a research record that demonstrates expertise in the use of geospatial analysis methods, and research and teaching interests that complement and expand existing departmental strengths. We seek candidates with the potential to develop high-quality, extramurally-funded research programs appropriate for a Carnegie very high research activity university and to help develop both undergraduate and graduate certificate programs in GIScience/Geospatial Analysis. Experience and commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary research is highly desirable. Examples of research areas include (but are not limited to) conservation and sustainability, coupled human-natural systems, criminology, cultural/demographic/economic/political/social behavior and dynamics, environmental/social justice/health politics and policy, global change, human/natural disasters, landscape archaeology, national security, and urban studies and policy. UCF is committed to the development of new hires in interdisciplinary clusters. Faculty will be expected to strengthen both their tenure home department (Anthropology, Biology, Political Science, or Sociology) as well as the geospatial cluster. It is expected that there will be both individual and interdisciplinary infrastructure and startup associated with these three new positions. Each new faculty member will have a unique interdisciplinary mentoring team to foster intellectual breadth and to facilitate integrative capacity to strengthen the success of the cluster. Candidates must apply online at jobswithucf/postings/40000 (Position #37456) and attach the following materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. In the cover letter candidates should address their background in geospatial analysis, current and planned future research directions, and GIScience courses that they could develop and teach, and should identify the department(s) for their potential tenure home. The search committee will begin reviewing applications December 1, 2014 and continue to accept applications until January 1, 2015. The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. For more information about these positions please contact the Geospatial Cluster Search Chair, Dr. Cynthia Young, Associate Dean in the College of Sciences at [email protected]. Entomology Position The Department of Biology at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The candidates research will address important questions in entomology using innovative approaches. Individuals with curatorial experience and interests in collections-based research are preferred. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability or strong potential to establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally-funded research program, facilitate collaborations, and complement departmental strengths. See biology.cos.ucf.edu/ for department details. Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in a relevant field and appropriate post-doctoral training. Successful candidates will contribute to teaching and mentoring students in our undergraduate and graduate programs and oversee and develop as Curator the endowed Stuart M. Fullerton Collection of Arthropods (bugcloset.cos.ucf.edu/), a regional insect collection with over 500,000 specimens and with a dedicated collection manager. UCF has a strong research emphasis and provides competitive startup funds and teaching loads. UCF is designated as a research university of very high activity (RU/VH) by the Carnegie Foundation and an Up-and-Coming School by U.S. News and World Report. This hire is part of multiple departmental hires and 200 new faculty positions university-wide in 2015-16, with more hires anticipated in coming years. Applicants must complete a job application at https://jobswithucf/postings/39688 for position #36599. Separately, applicants must e-mail a single PDF document that includes a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references to: [email protected] with the subject line: #36599 Review of applications will begin January 5, 2015, with an anticipated start date of August 2015. The University of Central Florida is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. Christopher L. Parkinson, Ph.D. Professor and, Chair , Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Dept. of Biology Rm 424. University of Central Florida 4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando, FL 32816-2368 office: 407-823-4847 fax: 407-823-5769 parkinson.cos.ucf.edu/ [email protected] Christopher Parkinson
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:07:34 +0000