Assistant Professor of Ecology/Environmental Biology: Chicago

Chicago State University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS
Deadline: 30 Apr 2023

Agency
Chicago State University
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Job Category
Faculty Appointments
Salary
Negotiable
Start Date
08/15/2023
Last Date to Apply
04/30/2023
Website
https://chicagostate.peopleadmin.com/postings/14237
Description
The Department of Biological Sciences at Chicago State University (CSU) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position in the areas of ecology and environmental biology. Successful applicants will be expected to establish an externally funded research program; teach non-majors, majors, and graduate (M.S.) courses; and contribute to the service mission of the department. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in August 2023. Research experience on the impact of climate change in urban environments is preferred. Applicants are expected to demonstrate an ability to teach non-majors and majors’ biology courses including introductory-level biology, ecology, environmental biology, environmental sciences, and biometrics to undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students. Applicants are expected to have a track record and commitment to excellence in teaching, establishing an externally funded research lab, and mentoring thesis lab research students. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience with evidence of scholarly productivity, and demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students. Applicants must especially be interested in mentoring students in research. Priority will be given to applicants who can provide students with fundamental research skills and connect students to opportunities at regional or national research institutions. Applications from members of groups that are typically under-represented in science are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically marginalized groups.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience. Applicants are expected to demonstrate an ability to teach non-majors and majors’ biology courses including introductory-level biology, ecology, environmental biology, and biometrics to undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) students. Research experience on the impact of climate change in urban environments is preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population including (but not limited to) students of color, LBGTQIA students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, nontraditional students, student veterans, and English-language learners. Chicago State University is a minority-serving institution, an equal-opportunity employer, and qualified women, and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed immediately until the position is filled with an expected starting date of Fall Semester 2023. Application packages should include: 1. A cover letter summarizing the qualifications and relevant expertise along with the names and contact information of three professional references, 2. Current CV, 3. Teaching philosophy, and 4. A statement of scientific research agenda. Apply here: https://chicagostate.peopleadmin.com/postings/14237
Contact Person
Dr. Joyce Ache Gana, Departmental Chair

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