Assistant Professor of Biology (Vertebrate Biology)

Delta State University

Assistant Professor of Biology (Vertebrate Biology)

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Mathematics and Sciences

Posting Number: 201201330

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Tenure Track

Salary Basis: 9 month

Responsibilities:
The Division of Mathematics and Sciences at Delta State University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor in Vertebrate Biology beginning in either January 2023 (Spring term), or August 2023 (Fall term). The successful candidate would be expected to teach courses in vertebrate zoology such as wildlife biology, mammalogy, and ornithology. Other duties include advising and mentoring undergraduate majors in the environmental science-wildlife management degree program and serving the professional, campus, and extended communities.

Qualifications:
Applicants with PhD with emphasis in vertebrate/wildlife biology strongly preferred. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Prior teaching and research experience with undergraduates is desirable. A personal commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and advising is essential. ABD in relevant field of biology.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.PhD in relevant field from an accredited university.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Prior teaching and research experience with undergraduates.

Salary:
9 monthCommensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Minimum Qualifications:
ABD in relevant field of biology.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in relevant field from an accredited university.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Prior teaching and research experience with undergraduates.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach the below items to your application.

1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
4. Statement of teaching philosophy
5. Three letters of recommendation
6. Contact information for three professional references

Three letters of recommendation are required. Requests for letters will automatically be generated to the references you list on the application. They will be sent a link to allow them to submit letter directly to application.

Full consideration date: March 1, 2023.

Additional Information:
For additional information contact Dr. Joe Bentley, jbentley@deltastate.edu

Open Date: 09/21/2022

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

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