Zoologist, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, California University of PA, California, PA

Jobs offered
Posted: 25 Sep, 2008
Expiration Date: 20 Oct, 2008

Rank & Salary: This is a tenure track faculty appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience. An excellent fringe benefits package is included.

Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

The successful candidate will also be expected to teach courses in their area of expertise as well as courses in the introductory sequence for majors as well as courses for nonmajors. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining and further developing the departmental invertebrate/vertebrate teaching collection and for conducting an externally funded research program involving students. The successful candidate must be capable of and committed to teaching, community service and outreach, and to scholarship. Additional responsibilities include involvement with departmental, college-wide, and university committees. Also, in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the State System of Higher Education and APSCUF, the successful candidate might be assigned to perform work at off-campus sites, in the evening/weekend college and/or provide instruction through distance education.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Zoology/Biology or related field is required, and college teaching experience is preferred. Preference will be given to those with backgrounds in invertebrate zoology, entomology, conservation biology, and/or water pollution biology. Candidate must be field ambulatory for leading field trips in the above-mentioned courses and experienced in the use of innovative approaches that are student-centered, inquiry-based, and hands-on. Teaching assignments may involve travel to regional sites and/or distance learning formats.

Application: In order to be a leading candidate for this position, in addition to the aforementioned requirements, the candidate must be fluent in the English language, able to communicate well, and demonstrate potential for teaching and research through a successful interview which will include classroom demonstrations.

Applicants must submit hardcopy all of the following before an on-campus interview is granted: full curriculum vitae; official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for review purposes); letter of application highlighting the applicant’s qualifications and teaching interests; brief statements describing teaching philosophy and plans for a scholarship program; and the names and contact information of three individuals who have current knowledge of the applicant’s abilities as a teacher. Veterans should forward a copy of form DD214 to the Office of Social Equity, 250 University Ave, Box 9, California, PA 15419.

Send complete application materials except DD214 (if veteran) to:

Dr. Mark Tebbitt
Chair, Zoologist Search Committee
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
California University of PA
250 University Ave. (Box 45)
California, PA 15419-1394
Phone (724) 938-4207 Or (724) 983-4200
e-mail: tebbitt@cup.edu Application Deadline: October 20, 2008 The University: For more information visit www.cup.edu/employment