Thursday, August 14

Tenure-Track Position in Organismal Biology at St. Olaf College

The Biology Department at St. Olaf College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biology with expertise in organismal biology.  The applicant's teaching and research interests should focus on the structure, function, or behavior of organisms and may address questions related to broader areas such as neuroscience, evolutionary biology, or biomedical fields. Applicants should show potential for excellence in teaching in a liberal arts setting and for developing a productive research program amenable to the inclusion of undergraduate students. Teaching assignments will include Human Anatomy and Physiology and other existing courses that could include Immunology, Animal Physiology, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Animal Behavior, Neuroscience, and/or new or existing courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Postdoctoral research and teaching experience are highly desired.  Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position, curriculum vitae, teaching and research plans, and names and contact information for three professional references, at least one of whom can evaluate your potential as a teacher.  Submit all materials to http://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/jobs/.  Application review begins October 3, 2014.  Specific inquiries should be directed to Dr. Steven Freedberg (freedber@stolaf.edu), Chair, Faculty Search Committee.

A liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty and staff.