The Department of Biological Sciences, University of Denver (DU), invites applications for an Ecologist in a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 1, 2012. We are particularly interested in candidates in the fields of population ecology, community ecology, plant-animal interactions, evolutionary ecology, and physiological ecology. Field-oriented ecologists studying whole organisms with potential for research in the Rocky Mountain region are especially desirable. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in appropriate fields, will develop an extramurally funded research program, will supervise undergraduate research projects and M.S. and Ph.D. students, and will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ecology and specific areas of specialty. All candidates must submit their application through our website: https://www.dujobs.org. The online application should include: curriculum vitae, statements of teachin! g philosophy and research interests and two recent publications. Under a separate cover, send three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Shannon Murphy, Chair, Ecologist Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans. DU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Please see our extensive benefit package at website: http://www.du.edu/hr/benefits.
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