Faculty Assistant Professor, School of Biological Sciences
Description
The School of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University seeks to fill multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor with potential for excellence in research and teaching related to global change, human-modified environments and/or sustainability issues in the following disciplines: ecology, evolutionary biology, physiology, zoonotic diseases.
Examples of Duties
Each successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program, maintain a record of scholarly productivity by initiating both independent research and research collaborations in their specialty area leading to publications in national peer-reviewed journals, advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a course in their specialty, and participate in outreach activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have earned a doctorate in the life sciences by date of hire. Applicants should have significant research experience documented through peer-reviewed publications and/or funding.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who can teach courses in one or more of the following subject areas: biostatistics; community, ecosystem or quantitative ecology; animal physiology; herpetology; ornithology; wildlife diseases; vertebrate zoology; virology; aquaculture. Postdoctoral research experience is also preferred.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload a letter of application; curriculum vitae; a brief statement of research plans; a statement of teaching accomplishments, philosophy, and interests; a statement describing previous contributions and plans for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Supplemental Information
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu.
Contact: Frank Anderson, feander@siu.edu
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
