[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Professor, Mammal Biologist, Colorado Mesa University

[David Inouye]

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Assistant Professor of Biology­Mammal Biologist
RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Biological Sciences 
Department at Colorado Mesa University invites 
applications for a tenure-track faculty position 
in mammalian biology. The successful applicant 
will join a dynamic department, including field, 
organismal, cellular, and molecular biologists, 
focused on excellence in undergraduate teaching 
and mentorship of undergraduate researchers. 
Responsibilities include teaching 12 
credits/semester, advising students, offering 
research opportunities, and participating in 
service to the department and 
university.  Teaching responsibilities will 
include lower-division majors and non-majors 
courses, developing upper-division courses in 
mammalogy and within the candidate’s specialty, 
and curating the mammal teaching collection.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:  A Ph.D. in biology or a 
related field is required.  Preference will be 
given to candidates with undergraduate teaching 
and postdoctoral experience.  Individuals with 
expertise as mammal biologists employing 
ecological, evolutionary, and/or management 
approaches are preferred. Colorado Mesa 
University is particularly interested in 
candidates who have experience working with 
students from diverse backgrounds and who have a 
demonstrated commitment to improving the levels 
of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Full-time, tenure-track 
appointment beginning August 2015.

SALARY:  Commensurate with education and 
experience.  Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open until filled.  To 
ensure consideration, completed application 
packets must be received by January 16, 2015.

APPLICATION:  Submit a cover letter describing 
your qualifications and experience as they relate 
to the specific responsibilities, requirements, 
and preferences of this position, CV, unofficial 
transcripts for all degrees completed (official 
transcripts will be required upon hire), 
statement of teaching philosophy, statement of 
teaching interests and experience (including a 
list of courses you are qualified to teach), 
statement of research interests, three letters of 
recommendation, and the following completed forms:

· 
<http://new.mesastate.edu/hr/documents/ApplicantAuthorizationforReferenceandBackgroundCheck.pdf>Applicant 
Authorization and Release to Conduct Reference and Background Check

· 
<http://www.mesastate.edu/hr/documents/BACKGROUNDINVESTIGATIONDISCLOSUREANDAUTHORIZATION.pdf>Background 
Investigation Disclosure and Authorization

· 
<http://www.mesastate.edu/hr/documents/Form-Affirmativeaction.pdf>Voluntary 
Affirmative Action Form



Send to:

Biology Search Committee­Mammal Biologist

Human Resources, LHH 237

Colorado Mesa University

1100 North Avenue

Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122

Phone: 970 248-1820



Colorado Mesa University is committed to 
providing a safe and productive learning and 
living community. To achieve that goal, we 
conduct background investigations for all final 
applicants being considered for 
employment.  Background investigations include 
reference checks, a criminal history record 
check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or 
motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to 
verify U.S. employment eligibility.  Colorado 
Mesa University is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally 
diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women 
and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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