2015 Search for New Faculty in Coast or Marine Biology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Assistant Professor Position in Coastal or Marine Biology
The Department of Biology of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to complement our strengths in marine and coastal biology. The area of research specialty is open; however, we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in invertebrate zoology/ecology or climate change biology.
Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in a relevant field and postdoctoral experience. Successful applicants will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally-funded research program, provide instruction to undergraduates and participate in our Ph.D. program in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology. Cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and a list of three references (including postal and email addresses) should be emailed as a single pdf attachment to: coastalbiology.search@louisiana.edu. Please include “Coastal Biology Search” in the subject line. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 9, 2015.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public research university with High Research Activity with accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. With an enrollment of over 18,000 students and 575 full-time faculty members, UL Lafayette is the largest of nine universities in the University of Louisiana System. The University offers degree programs in 54 undergraduate disciplines, 20 post bachelor certificates, four graduate certificates, the master’s degree in 27 disciplines, and the doctorate in 10 disciplines. Further information about the University is available on the University's webpage. With approximately 30 faculty members and 70 graduate students, the biology program is one of the largest of its kind on the Gulf Coast.
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