Faculty Position: Biologist: The School of Biological Sciences at Louisiana
Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month, Assistant
Professor position. We seek a broadly trained collaborative applicant that
is committed to both research and teaching. Applicants whose research areas
include environmental science, habitat restoration, and/or toxicology, are
encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will teach and mentor
undergraduate and graduate students in support of our degree programs,
including our environmental science program. In addition, the successful
applicant will be expected to establish and maintain an externally funded
research program involving graduate and undergraduate students. This
position requires an earned Ph.D. in biology or a related relevant field,
prior teaching and postdoctoral experience is a plus. Position is available
to begin March 1, 2016, however start date may be negotiable.
Louisiana Tech University is a comprehensive selective-admissions public
university that is recognized by US News and World report as a Tier One
National University and by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research
University/High Research Activity (RU/H). It is located in Ruston, a small
college town of about 22,000 residents in North Louisiana. Our School of
Biological Sciences is a dynamic, collegial unit with 20 faculty and
approximately 500 undergraduate and 50 graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.).
To apply, email application letter, curriculum vitae, separate
statements
of research interests/plans and teaching interests/philosophy, and names and
contact information, including email addresses, for three references to Dr.
Bill Campbell, Chair of Search Committee ([email protected]). Review of
applications begins October 26, 2015, and will continue until position is
filled. Louisiana Tech University is a member of the University System,
AA/EOE. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including
minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
