DEPARTMENT:   Biology

POSITION TITLE:  Assistant Professor (2 positions)

POSITION IS:  Full-time/9 months/tenure-track

POSTING DATE:  September 11, 2007

CLOSING DATE:   November 15, 2007 or when the position is filled.

DATE AVAILABLE:  August 2008

The University of Dayton, Department of Biology invites applications for two Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty positions in Environmental Ecology, and Community/Conservation Ecology, to begin August 2008.  These two positions are supportive of the Biology/Environmental Biology Degree programs and the Sustainability, Energy and the Environment (SEE) initiatives at the University of Dayton. 

Position 1:  Environmental Ecologist

The Department of Biology seeks to hire a tenure-track Environmental Ecologist at the Assistant Professor level.  Areas of specialization may include the dynamics of environmental change, ecological succession, invasive species and ecological restoration.  Preference will be given to ecologists working with plants or plant/animal interactions.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach an undergraduate course in ecology, plant biology, ecological restoration or introductory biology and an undergraduate/graduate course appropriate to their specialty. 

Position 2: Community/Conservation Ecologist

The Department of Biology seeks to hire a tenure-track Community/Conservation Ecologist at the Assistant Professor level.  All levels and areas of ecological specialization will be considered.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach an undergraduate course in ecology, conservation biology or introductory biology, and an undergraduate/graduate course appropriate to their specialty.

Requirements for both positions include a Ph.D., relevant post-doctoral experience and a commitment to excellence in research and teaching.  The successful candidate will be expected to develop an extramurally funded research program which will involve Ph.D., M.S. and undergraduate students in his/her research program. 

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, selected reprints, at least three letters of recommendation, and statements of research interest and teaching philosophy by email to:  EcologySearch@notes.udayton.edu, or send an electronic copy on CD to:  Dr. P. Kelly Williams, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Biology, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH  45469-2320.  Copies of graduate transcripts will be required prior to interviewing.  The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications by November 15, 2007, with on-campus interviews planned for early January, 2008.  The search will continue until the positions are filled.

 The University of Dayton, a comprehensive Catholic university founded by the Society of Mary (Marianists) in 1850, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  The University of Dayton is firmly committed to the principle of diversity.