The Department of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to start in Fall 2016. The successful candidate will develop a high quality, nationally recognized, and externally-funded research program in marine animal physiology (integrative, comparative, ecological, or environmental). Teaching will include an upper-level course in marine organismal physiology and participation in the sophomore-level Marine Biology course, and will enhance both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate (MS, PhD) students is expected. The URI Marine Biology Program website (web.uri.edu/marbio) provides more information about the program and research facilities at the University.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will start on December 15, 2015, but consideration will be given to applications received by January 11, 2016. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY. Visit the URI jobs website at: https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view complete details for job posting #SF00166. Please attach 4 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Profile Application: (#1) Cover letter describing qualifications; (#2) Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact information for three professional references; (#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Interests; (#4) “Other Documents” to include a Statement of Research Interests and Future Plans; and PDF’s of up to three published papers. The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.
