ASSISTANT PROFESSOR FACULTY POSITION IN PLANT EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
We seek a creative and productive plant evolutionary biologist at the Assistant Professor level who uses modern and innovative methods to address fundamental questions in plant evolutionary biology. We are especially interested in candidates who are conducting research that explores the interface between organismal and genetic/genomic approaches and who work at the interface of evolution and ecology. Research expertise should involve, but is not limited to, questions regarding the process of adaptation, life history and/or mating system evolution, the evolution of interspecific interactions, conservation/population genetics, speciation, and the impact of climate change on plant evolutionary processes. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Plant Evolutionary Biology or a related field, relevant post-doctoral experience, and a strong record of research accomplishments and funding. The successful candidate should also display a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Teaching responsibilities will include participation in undergraduate biology courses, and additional graduate courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise. The successful candidate will participate in the MS and Ph.D. programs in Evolutionary Biology and may also participate in the department’s MS and Ph.D. programs in Cell and Molecular Biology, and Ecology. Preference will be given to candidates that can and wish to train graduate students in more than one graduate program. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. The College of Sciences is host to a large number of federally-funded minority training programs (described at http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/casa/). Apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/31416. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit single .pdf which includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching interest, and three representative publications. Applicants will be required to request three letters of recommendation that will be submitted directly to Interfolio. Incomplete applications are not guaranteed full consideration. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.
