Associate Professor in Biological Sciences, Plant Ecology - Kurtz Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences
The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver invites applications for a Plant Ecologist in a tenure-track position at the Associate Professor level to begin September 1, 2016. Applicants at the level of Full Professor will also be considered. We are interested in candidates studying plant ecology at any scale from population to community to landscape ecology, and those interested in plant ecological interactions with other organisms, including in an evolutionary context. Candidates will have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field and demonstrated success in extramural funding with an established research program that complements the research interests of faculty. The successful candidate will be the Kurtz Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences, supervise undergraduate research projects and M.S. and Ph.D. students, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biology and specific areas of specialty, and will serve as the Director of the Chester Alter Arboretum at the University of Denver by consulting and working with campus facilities. Information on Departmental programs can be found at http://www.du.edu/nsm/departments/biologicalsciences/ All candidates must submit their application through https://dujobs.silkroad.com The online application should include: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and separate statements of research interests and teaching philosophy and two recent publications. In addition, at least three recommenders should email letters of reference to: Plant Ecology Faculty Search Committee, University of Denver, Department of Biological Sciences at [email protected] . The review of applications will begin November 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Contact Dr. Anna Sher at [email protected] if you have questions regarding the search. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, members of the LGBT community, people with disabilities and veterans. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Shannon M. Murphy Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences University of Denver 2050 E. Iliff Avenue Denver, Colorado 80208 Office: Boettcher West 302 Lab: Boettcher West 301 Phone: (303) 871-7571 Web: http://mysite.du.edu/~smurph71
