Eastern Kentucky University - Department of Biological Sciences About the Position: The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University is accepting applications for a tenure-track, 9-month appointment to begin August 15, 2009. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and enhance the invertebrate collection currently composed of primarily regional unionid and crayfish fauna in the Branson Museum of Zoology. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the department's undergraduate biology (BS) and graduate degree (MS) programs. Primary courses to be taught include zoology, freshwater invertebrates, aquatic ecosystems and other upper-division and graduate-level courses in area of specialty. The typical teaching load is 12 hours per semester, with possibility of reassigned time with extramural funding. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an active, extramurally funded research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate (MS) students. Minimum Educational Qualifications: Ph.D.from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution. Candidates must have a strong record of research accomplishments and must provide evidence of excellent teaching and communication skills. Applications must be submitted online via the "employment" link on the EKU homepage (http://www.eku.edu) or through http://jobs.eku.edu (requisition number 0604563) and must include an application letter, statement of teaching philosophy, research plan, copy of transcripts, and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references; letters of recommendation not required at this time). Direct link to the job ad (Warning: this link will take you away from the BIOS website). Review of applications will begin on January 14, 2009 and will continue until position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Sherry Harrel (email), Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475-3102. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and educational credential verification. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who value diversity About the University: Eastern Kentucky University is a regional, comprehensive institution. EKU attracts about 16,000 students to the main campus in Richmond and several satellite centers from its Appalachian and central Kentucky service region and beyond. About the Department: Students enjoy close working relationships with 23 faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences. Many faculty members are involved in supervising undergraduate and M.S. graduate research. The undergraduate program in wildlife management is one of only two in the state and the only degree program of its kind in the service region. Currently, 45 full and part-time students are enrolled in the M.S. program in biology. Many are attracted by the department’s reputation for ecological, environmental, and behavioral scholarship. Faculty research is facilitated by our lab facilities, a system of natural areas owned by the university, and close proximity to areas (such as the Central Kentucky Wildlife Management Area and Bluegrass Army Depot) that provide exciting opportunities for field research. In addition, plans are now underway for a new science building that will include state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. The anticipated completion date for the new science building is 2012. About the Community: Richmond, with a population of about 30,000, is located where Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region meets the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. There are varied cultural, historical, and outdoor recreational opportunities, with several state parks, Daniel Boone National Forest (including Red River Gorge), and national parks (Great Smoky Mountains and Mammoth Cave) within a few hours drive. Lexington, a convenient half-hour drive to the north, offers urban amenities in a metropolitan setting, as well as opportunities for collaboration with faculty at the University of Kentucky and, as of 2006, is ranked in the Top 10 of cities with the highest number of bachelor's degrees of people over the age of 25. The cost of living is relatively low (Richmond’s Cost of Living Index is 87 and the national average is 100). |
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