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Biology Job Opportunities - Two Positions

 

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

 

Position:

The Department of Biology at the University of Northern Iowa is seeking to fill a tenure-track appointment in Plant Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates for the Plant Biology position will be expected to teach a course that covers developmental plant anatomy. Candidates will also be expected to teach one or more of the following courses:

Introductory Major’s Course: Cell Structure and Function
Introductory Major’s course: Organismal Diversity

In addition to teaching these aforementioned areas, preference will be given to those candidates who can teach in one or more of the following areas:

Plant Diversity and Evolution
Evolutionary Developmental Biology
Biostatistics
Introductory Biology Courses for Non-Majors Lecture and Lab

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in a biological science and a successful record of teaching is required. ABD’s will be considered with evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2010. Postdoctoral research is preferred. Pre-employment background checks are required. The Department of Biology encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities and veterans.

Appointment:

August 2010

Salary:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers excellent benefits including TIAA-CREF retirement plan as well as group life, disability, medical, and dental coverage.

Department:

The Biology Department has 29 tenure-track faculty members and two instructors representing diverse areas of biology. The department has 660 undergraduate and 32 graduate students pursuing programs that lead to B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S. and P.S.M. degrees. Resources available to faculty and students include a new building addition providing modern classrooms with excellent research, teaching, and computer facilities; modern instruments including microscopy and image analysis, flow cytometry, and DNA sequencing; a diverse collection of on-campus nature preserves; and a newly renovated Botanical Center with an extensive live plant collection and a herbarium.

University:

The University of Northern Iowa, with just over 12,900 students and 856 faculty members, is one of three state-supported universities in Iowa. The University enjoys a national reputation for commitment to teaching excellence and consistently ranks high in surveys of comparable institutions. The University of Northern Iowa is a smoke-free campus.

Community:

UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational and entertainment opportunities. The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 120,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community with a variety of cultural experiences and is located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. For more information, visit www.cedarfalls.com.

Inquires and Applications:

Applications received by October 15, 2009 will be given full consideration. Please send cover letter indicating the application is for the Plant Biology position, curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of research interests and potential for student involvement, a statement of teaching interests and experience, and three letters of recommendation that address the teaching and research accomplishments of the applicant (e-mail applications and letters of recommendation will not be accepted) to:

Dr. Jean Gerrath
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Biology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0421
jean.gerrath@uni.edu
Telephone: (319) 273-7152
FAX: (319) 273-7125

The University of Northern Iowa is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Position:

The Department of Biology at the University of Northern Iowa is seeking to fill a tenure-track appointment in Vertebrate Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates for the Vertebrate Biology position will be expected to teach a course that covers comparative vertebrate anatomy. Candidates will also be expected to teach one or more of the following courses:

Introductory Major’s Course: Cell Structure and Function
Introductory Major’s Course: Organismal Diversity
Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratories

In addition to teaching these aforementioned areas, preference will be given to those candidates who can teach in one or more of the following areas:

Evolutionary Developmental Biology
Biostatistics
Introductory Biology Courses for Non-Majors Lecture and Lab

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in a biological science and a successful record of teaching is required. ABD’s will be considered with evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2010. Postdoctoral research is preferred. Pre-employment background checks are required. The Department of Biology encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities and veterans.

Appointment:

August 2010

Salary:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers excellent benefits including TIAA-CREF retirement plan as well as group life, disability, medical, and dental coverage.

Department:

The Biology Department has 29 tenure-track faculty members and two instructors representing diverse areas of biology. The department has 660 undergraduate and 32 graduate students pursuing programs that lead to B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S. and P.S.M. degrees. Resources available to faculty and students include a new building addition providing modern classrooms with excellent research, teaching, and computer facilities; modern instruments including microscopy and image analysis, flow cytometry, and DNA sequencing; a diverse collection of on-campus nature preserves; and a newly renovated Botanical Center with an extensive live plant collection and a herbarium.

University:

The University of Northern Iowa, with just over 12,900 students and 856 faculty members, is one of three state-supported universities in Iowa. The University enjoys a national reputation for commitment to teaching excellence and consistently ranks high in surveys of comparable institutions. The University of Northern Iowa is a smoke-free campus.

Community:

UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational and entertainment opportunities. The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 120,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community with a variety of cultural experiences and is located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago. For more information, visit www.cedarfalls.com.

Inquires and Applications:

Applications received by October 15, 2009 will be given full consideration. Please send cover letter indicating the application is for the Vertebrate Biology position, curriculum vitae, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of research interests and potential for student involvement, a statement of teaching interests and experience, and three letters of recommendation that address the teaching and research accomplishments of the applicant (e-mail applications and letters of recommendation will not be accepted) to:

Dr. Jim Demastes
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Biology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0421
jim.demastes@uni.edu
Telephone: (319) 273-2022
FAX: (319) 273-7125

The University of Northern Iowa is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.

 

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