TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS:
UNT is one of the largest universities in Texas, currently enrolling over 34,000 students in 96 bachelor’s 111 master’s and 50 doctoral degree programs. Our library system has been designated a major research library by the U.S. Department of Education, and we are one of only seven universities in the nation with four Goldwater Scholars in math and science. UNT is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, within thirty miles of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, one of the busiest and most well-connected airports in the world. Excellent faculty and research facilities in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology and environmental science make the Department of Biological Sciences (www.biol.unt.edu) one of the most productive departments at UNT.
The following positions offer competitive salary and start-up funds to the successful candidates. Interested individuals must send a letter of application, statement of research and teaching interests, the names and contact information of three references, and curriculum vitae, preferably electronically, to Dr. Sam Atkinson, Department of Biological Sciences, PO Box 310559, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203-0559, e-mail: atkinson@unt.edu, phone: 940-565-2694. Clearly indicate which position you are applying for in your application letter. For full consideration complete applications must be received by November 26, 2007.
Evolutionary Biologist Faculty Position
We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in evolutionary biology at the assistant professor level. A doctoral degree in biology, zoology, botany or closely related field is required. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. The successful candidate’s duties will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and the development of a strong, well-funded research program that ties closely to ongoing interdisciplinary research activities in the department. The position requires interests and experiences addressing field-based evolutionary questions in plant or animal systems using modern molecular population genetics techniques to explore central concepts in population genetics, phylogenetics, ecology and/or conservation biology.
Limnologist Faculty Position
We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in limnology at the assistant professor level. A doctoral degree in biology, environmental science or closely related field is required. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. The successful candidate’s duties will include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and the development of a strong, well-funded research program that ties closely to ongoing interdisciplinary research activities in the department. The position requires interests and experiences addressing how biological, chemical and/or physical stressors induced by large metropolitan populations in water-limiting conditions alter normal lake, reservoir, river and/or stream ecosystems.
UNT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution committed to diversity in its employment and educational programs, thereby creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
