The Department of Biology at New Mexico State University invites applications at the Assistant Professor level in Plant Biology (9 month, tenure track position). Applicants for this position must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field, a strong track record of research productivity commensurate with experience, a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and a minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program and to teach courses in plant biology and related areas at the undergraduate level as well as graduate courses in his/her area of expertise. Applicants from any area of plant biology will be considered, including physiology, ecology, cell/developmental biology and microbe interactions.
Applicants should submit a single pdf consisting of a cover letter, CV, and concise (2-pages each, maximum) statements of (a) research interests and accomplishments and (b) teaching philosophy and experience by email to [email protected]. Enquiries may also be directed to this address. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference sent by e-mail to the same address. Preference will be given to applications completed (including references) by the initial review date of October 18, 2013. Applications lacking required components may not be reviewed. NMSU is a public, land grant, minority-serving institution. The Department of Biology is a thriving community of 24 faculty members supporting undergraduate majors in Biology, Microbiology, Genetics and Conservation Ecology. More than 70 graduate students are currently enrolled in MS and PhD Biology programs. The department supports core facilities for microscopy, isotope chemistry, tissue culture, next-generation sequencing as well as natural history collections and the Jornada Basin Long Term Ecological Research site. Opportunities exist to participate in NIH-, NSF- and HHMI-sponsored training programs. Las Cruces is located in the northern Chihuahuan Desert, a botanically rich and topographically diverse area with many endemic species. Large tracts of public lands are accessible for field research and outdoor activities. Details of the position (Requisition # 2013002155) are available at http://www.nmsu.edu/~personel/postings/faculty/. NMSU is an EEO/AA employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon the verification of information required by federal law, state law and NMSU policies/procedures, which may include the completion of a criminal history check. -- Heather Throop Associate Professor Biology Department New Mexico State University MSC 3AF Las Cruces, NM 88003 575-646-5970 [email protected] http://biology-web.nmsu.edu/~throop/
