Position Announcement

Biologist: 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in School of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University; position available January 1, 2010 (start date negotiable). Our School is a dynamic, collegial unit with 21 faculty and approximately 450 undergraduate and 35 graduate students; we recently realized a period of growth, with six faculty hired during the previous two years. The University is located in Ruston, a small (22,000 residents) north Louisiana town. The successful applicant will teach introductory biology and upper level/graduate courses in area of expertise, and is expected to establish an externally-funded research program involving graduate/undergraduate students. Applicants whose teaching and research supports our existing Environmental Science program are encouraged to apply. Position requires Ph.D. in biology or closely related field; prior teaching and postdoctoral experience a plus. To apply, email application letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research interests/plans and teaching philosophy, and names/contact information including email addresses for three references, to William Campbell, Chair of Search Committee (campbell@latech.edu). Review of applications begins 11/10/09 and continues until position filled. Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University of Louisiana System, AA/EOE.

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