Three Open-Rank Faculty Positions Global Environmental Change and Human Well-Being North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC USA
North Carolina State University is proud to announce its Chancellors Faculty Excellence Program. Starting in 2012, NC State will hire thirty-eight faculty in twelve research areas or clusters to promote interdisciplinary scholarship and the development of innovative curricula in emerging areas of strategic strength. As part of this university-wide program, the Department of Biology and the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources are hiring a cluster of three faculty at any rank to provide leadership for a new initiative in Global Environmental Change and Human Well-Being. We seek leaders in any area of biology under this theme, and encourage applications from those who study global change as it relates to fisheries and aquatic diversity, quantitative ecology, evolutionary biology, or other areas. Successful applicants are expected to have a strong vision for their vibrant and extramurally funded research program, a commitment to leadership in the area of Global Environmental Change, and demonstrated excellence and innovation in graduate education. This cluster will strengthen and bridge emerging initiatives at NC State including: 1) the Southeast Climate Science Center; 2) the Nature Research Center of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences; and 3) programs in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. More information on these positions and this initiative can be found at http://www.theglobalchangeforum.org/clusterhire/ We are targeting applicants already holding a position at the level of Assistant Professor or higher (or equivalent), but exceptional postdoctoral fellows also will be considered. To apply for these positions, go to http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/7389 and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a 1-page vision for Global Environmental Change and Human Well-being, focused on your research program and/or building this programmatic theme at NC State. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Dr. Damian Shea, Search Chair, [email protected], 919-513-3065. Review of applications will begin 15 August 2012 and continue until the positions are filled. We welcome applications from groups of individuals and dual-career couples and will work with candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners. NCSU is an AA/EO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability. In its commitment to diversity and equity, NC State University seeks applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. ADA Accommodations: please call 919-515-3148.
