Note that this position would be open to disease ecologists as well. Job Summary: The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track disease biology position in the Department of Biological Sciences (usm.edu/biological-sciences) beginning August 15, 2016, with a preference for someone who is working in pathobiology or infectious disease ecology.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will join a growing and productive department with strong research programs in ecology, cellular/molecular and organismal biology. The successful candidate will be expected to (1) teach courses in his/her area of expertise and contribute to the teaching of core biology courses; (2) develop and sustain an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students; (3) obtain external funding to support an active program of productive research scholarship; and (4) participate in student advisement and University service activities. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants working in any area of disease or pathogen biology will be considered. Minimum qualifications for the position include an earned doctoral degree and a strong record of research publication in peer-reviewed literature. Evidence of proficiency in both teaching and research will be used as selection criteria. Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be submitted to the University of Southern Mississippi website at https://jobs.usm.edu (job posting # 3698). Review of applicants will begin October 30, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Donald A. Yee, Chair, Disease Biology Search Committee, at [email protected]. Additional University/Departmental Information: Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on the future. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and through Online at Southern Miss. Since 2006, Southern Miss students have collected seven Goldwater Scholarships, three Truman Scholarships and 14 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. Our Center for Undergraduate Research affords our students meaningful research opportunities, and as a proven leader in innovation, we conduct transformative research that translates into real-world solutions. As one of a select number of institutions in the nation accredited in art, dance, music and theatre, we are a haven for creativity and artistic expression. In the classroom or lab, on the playing field, or in the performance hall, we strive to have a positive impact not only on our students, but also the world around us. Further information is found at www.usm.edu. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
