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Community or Landscape Ecologist - Assistant/Associate Professor

Institution: Old Dominion University
Location: Norfolk, VA
Category:
  • Faculty - Science - Biology
  • Faculty - Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry
Posted: 11/03/2009
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
The Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University invites applications for a tenure-track position in community or landscape ecology at the assistant or associate professor level. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in vertebrate ecology (specializing in mammals or birds) and those who utilize quantitative, molecular, or GIS skills in their research. Candidates for associate professor must have a strong research program with publications and current peer-reviewed extramural funding and demonstrate a strong teaching record. Candidates at the assistant professor level must demonstrate strong potential for building independent research programs and performing quality teaching. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. in ecology or related fields and excellent communication skills. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. The Department offers competitive salaries and start-up packages and receives substantial support from state funds and from research grants from federal and other agencies. The Department has strong graduate programs which currently have over 100 students, including a Ph.D. program in ecological sciences and a Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. To apply, submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses (postal and email) of three references. Send applications electronically to Ecology Search Committee at ECOL@odu.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Old Dominion University (www.odu.edu) is a state supported, research intensive institution enrolling more than 24,000 students, of which 6,000 are graduate students. Norfolk is a culturally rich, historic city and a major international maritime center in a metropolitan area of over 1.5 million people. Within the area there are numerous cultural activities including a symphony orchestra, an opera company and a ballet company as well as numerous museums. Norfolk is one of the seven cities comprising Hampton Roads, located on the Chesapeake Bay. Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Application Information

Postal Address: Ecology Search Committee
Biological Sciences
Old Dominion University
Mills Godwin Building
Norfolk, VA 23529
Email Address: ECOL@odu.edu

More Information on Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.