JOB OPENINGS: BIOLOGY

Lillian Nelson Pratt Endowed Chair
The Department of Biology at Southwestern University invites applications from broadly trained Evolutionary Biologists for the Lillian Nelson Pratt Endowed Chair in Biology. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in developmental and/or molecular approaches. Appointment will be at a rank commensurate with the experience of the individual filling the position, to begin August 2005. A PhD in a relevant discipline, a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and a record of distinction in both teaching and research are required.
Teaching responsibilities will include upper-level Evolutionary Biology for majors, participation in the Introductory Biology sequence, and possible additional courses as required by Departmental needs. The successful candidate may elect to participate in Southwestern's interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a research program that actively involves undergraduates.
Interested persons should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research philosophies, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial), and three current letters of recommendation to:
Kendra Clovis, Faculty Secretary
Biology Search
Southwestern University
P.O. Box 770
Georgetown, TX, 78627-0770
Applications received by October 22, 2004 will receive full consideration. Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F For more information, contact the Biology Department Chair, Dr. Rebecca Sheller, shellerr@southwestern.edu.