Tuesday, December 21, 2010

University of North Texas - Sub-Antarctic (Ecosystem Services) - Asst/Assoc/Full Prof

INSTITUTION: University of North Texas
DEPARTMENT: Sub-Antarctic (Ecosystem Services)
POSITION: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
LINK: https://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp
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Job Summary/Basic Function:
-Carry out a cutting-edge, externally-funded research program in the study of ecosystem services, with a preference for research related to global environmental change and broad level human valuation and perceptions of biocultural diversity and responses to ecosystem change
-Develop collaborative funding proposals with members of the Program team and other
internal (UNT) and external affiliated colleagues and institutions
-Mentor and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels
-Provide leadership and service to the program, department, college and university

Minimum Qualifications:
-Ph.D. in a social science, environmental/ecological economics, ecology, philosophy or related discipline
-Track record of high quality scholarship and research funding in relevant sub-discipline
-Proven experience in successfully engaging with undergraduate and/or graduate students as shown by publication, funding and award track record of students

Preferred Qualifications:
-Preferred sub-discipline specialization in areas related to global environmental change and/or quantification of environmental/ecological economics, values, perceptions and/or metaphors related to biocultural diversity and ecosystem change
-History of constructively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, as demonstrated by publications, grants, field courses, or other collaborative endeavors in association with persons from other disciplines
-Latin American cultural experience and/or Spanish language proficiency

Review of Application: Begins February 11, 2011. Go to https://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

Required Applicant Documents:

CV
List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
Statement of Research Interests
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
* Statement of Research Interests and Statement of Teaching Philosophy should be no more than two pages each.

University of North Texas - Sub-Antarctic (Plant Ecology) - Assoc/Full Prof

INSTITUTION: University of North Texas
DEPARTMENT: Sub-Antarctic (Plant Ecology)
POSITION: Assoc/Full Professor
LINK: https://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp
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Job Summary/Basic Function:
-Carry out a cutting edge, externally-funded research program in plant ecology with a preference for research related to global environmental change and bryology
-Develop collaborative funding proposals with members of the Program team and other internal (UNT) and external affiliated colleagues and institutions
-Mentoring and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels
-Provide leadership and service to the program, department, college and university

Minimum Qualifications:
-Ph.D. in ecology or a related discipline
-Track record of high quality scholarship and research funding in global environmental change and its effects on plant ecology
-Proven experience in successfully engaging with undergraduate and/or graduate students as shown by publication, funding and/or award track record of students

Preferred Qualifications:
-Ph.D. in ecology or a related discipline
-Track record of high quality scholarship and research funding in global environmental change and its effects on plant ecology
-Proven experience in successfully engaging with undergraduate and/or graduate students as shown by publication, funding and/or award track record of students

Review of Application: Begins February 11, 2011. Go to https://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

Required Applicant Documents:

CV
List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
Statement of Research Interests
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
* Statement of Research Interests and Statement of Teaching Philosophy should be no more than two pages each.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

East Carolina University - Civil/Env Engineering - Full time tenure track

INSTITUTION: East Carolina University
DEPARTMENT: Engineering (Civil or Environmental)
POSITION: Asst/Assoc/Full Professor (tenure-track)
LINK: na
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tenure track, full time faculty position at the assistant, associate or professor level in the Department of Engineering. The primary emphasis areas for engineering faculty are teaching excellence in our undergraduate program, establishing an externally funded research program, and service to develop the quality and reputation of the Engineering program. Active involvement in outreach to industry is highly valued. Candidates should be committed to innovation and creativity in engineering education methods and approaches. The department plans to continue to grow the undergraduate program and is also working on developing collaborative research with the Institute for Coastal Science and Policy (ICSP, www.ecu.edu/icsp/ ). Consequently this position will be a joint appointment with research focused in areas related to the ICSP mission. Applicants in a wide range of engineering related disciplines will be considered but those with professional, research and/or teaching experience in areas such as water supply and demand system modeling, water quality, hydraulic modeling, membrane technology and brine disposal, and environmental engineering are especially sought. Teaching assignments can range from core engineering courses to specialized concentration courses.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates are required to have a terminal degree in an engineering field from a regionally accredited institution and demonstrate the potential for developing a research program at ECU. Beyond these minimum qualifications, we value a range of preferred experiences including background in engineering education and knowledge of continuous improvement processes and ABET accreditation requirements. Industry experience and registration as a Professional Engineer are also desired along with background or interest in outreach and collaboration activities involving industry, community colleges, and K‐12 programs. Experience in obtaining external funding, grant preparation and a record of scholarship are also desirable.
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY: www.ecu.edu
East Carolina University is the third largest institution in the 16‐member University of North Carolina system with an enrollment of over 27,700 students. ECU offers 104 bachelor’s degree programs, 73 master’s degree programs, 4 specialist degree programs, 2 first‐professional programs (MD, DDS), and 17 doctoral programs in eight professional colleges, the Brody School of Medicine, and the recently established School of Dentistry. ECU is located in Greenville, NC, a diverse and progressive city of approximately 75,000 that is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west.
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE: www.tecs.ecu.edu/
The College of Technology and Computer Science is home to four departments: Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, and Technology Systems. The College maintains excellent laboratory facilities for instruction and research. There are many opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations, including work with the Brody School of Medicine.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING: www.engineering.ecu.edu
The Department offers a BS in Engineering with concentrations in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. There are currently 17 faculty and nearly 400 undergraduate engineering majors. The department plans to continue to grow the undergraduate program and is also working on a proposal to develop a graduate engineering program in collaboration with the ECU Brody School of Medicine and the new dental school.
SALARY:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience.
APPLICATIONS:
Application screening begins on January 5, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, candidates must submit a candidate profile, a letter of application addressing the position description along with statements of research and teaching interests, current curriculum vita, and names and contact information of 3 – 5 references online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Original letters of reference and transcripts will be requested if selected for an interview. Any questions related to the position may be directed to Dr. Paul Kauffmann at (252) 328‐9645 kauffmannp@ecu.edu or Dr. Hayden Griffin at griffino@ecu.edu .

* ECU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting a disability accommodation should call the ECU Office of Disability Support Services at 252‐328‐6799 (Voice/TTY/Relay). Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Official transcript required upon employment.

East Carolina University - Biomedical Engineering - Full time tenure track

INSTITUTION: East Carolina University
DEPARTMENT: Engineering (Biomedical)
POSITION: Full time faculty (tenure-track)
LINK: na
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tenure track, full time faculty position in the Department of Engineering. The primary emphasis areas for engineering faculty are teaching excellence in our undergraduate program, establishing an externally funded research program, and service to develop the quality and reputation of the Engineering program. Candidates should be committed to innovation and creativity in engineering education methods and approaches and also demonstrate the skills to build a collaborative research agenda. Applicants in a wide range of biomedical engineering related disciplines will be considered but those with professional, research and/or teaching experience in areas such as medical imaging, biomaterials, and devices are especially sought. Teaching assignments can range from core engineering courses such as statics, circuits, controls, and thermal systems to concentration courses in specialized areas such as biomedical engineering or graduate courses in collaboration with other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates are required to have a terminal degree in an engineering field from a regionally accredited institution and demonstrate the potential for developing a research program at ECU. Beyond these minimum qualifications, we value a range of preferred experiences including background in engineering education and knowledge of continuous improvement processes and ABET accreditation requirements. Industry experience and registration as a Professional Engineer are also desired along with background or interest in outreach and collaboration activities involving industry, community colleges, and K‐12 programs. Experience in obtaining external funding, grant preparation and a record of scholarship are also desirable.

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY: www.ecu.edu
East Carolina University is the third largest institution in the 16‐member University of North Carolina system with an enrollment of over 27,700 students. ECU offers 104 bachelor’s degree programs, 73 master’s degree programs, 4 specialist degree programs, 2 first‐professional programs (MD, DDS), and 17 doctoral programs in eight professional colleges, the Brody School of Medicine, and the recently established School of Dentistry. ECU is located in Greenville, NC, a diverse and progressive city of approximately 75,000 that is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west.

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE: www.tecs.ecu.edu/
The College of Technology and Computer Science is home to four departments: Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, and Technology Systems. The College maintains excellent laboratory facilities for instruction and research. There are many opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations, including work with the Brody School of Medicine.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING: www.engineering.ecu.edu
The Department offers a BS in Engineering with concentrations in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. There are currently 17 faculty and nearly 400 undergraduate engineering majors. The department plans to continue to grow the undergraduate program and is also working on a proposal to develop a graduate engineering program in collaboration with the ECU Brody School of Medicine and the new dental school.

SALARY:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience.

APPLICATIONS:
Application screening begins on January 5, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, candidates must submit a candidate profile, a letter of application addressing the position description along with statements of research and teaching interests, current curriculum vita, and names and contact information of 3 – 5 references online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Original letters of reference and transcripts will be requested if selected for an interview. Any questions related to the position may be directed to Dr. Paul Kauffmann at (252) 328‐9645 kauffmannp@ecu.edu or Dr. Hayden Griffin at griffino@ecu.edu.

* ECU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting a disability accommodation should call the ECU Office of Disability Support Services at 252‐328‐6799 (Voice/TTY/Relay). Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. Official transcript required upon employment.

Michigan Technological University - Biological Sciences - Asst/Assoc Professor (tenure-track)

INSTITUTION: Michigan Technological University
DEPARTMENT: Biological Sciences
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track)
LINK: na
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The Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Plant Evolution or Systematics. Preference will be given to candidates whose research employs biochemical, molecular, and/or genetic approaches with a strong quantitative emphasis. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. with postdoctoral experience, and will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program. Candidates considered for Associate Professor should have an established and funded research program. All candidates must have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Send curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests and 3 letters of recommendation via email to the search committee: Biosearchcommittee@mtu.edu

Biological Sciences Search Committee
Department of Biological Sciences,
1400 Townsend Drive,
Michigan Technological University,
Houghton, MI 49931-1295.

Application review will commence Feb 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Michigan Tech is an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in STEM.

* Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer.