Institution: The Citadel - Biology

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Description: Assistant Professor - Genetics

Position Summary: The Department of Biology at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for a tenure-track geneticist at the assistant professor level beginning January 2009 (an August 2009 starting date is also possible). Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in genetics or a related area. Primary teaching responsibilities will include sophomore and graduate level genetics courses for biology majors, upper-division and graduate courses in molecular genetics and the candidate's area of expertise, and participation in the department's introductory biology courses. The department offers a BS biology major and a Core Curriculum Science sequence for the Corps of Cadets, and graduate programs leading to the MA and MAT degrees. Candidates will be expected to develop an active research program. The Charleston area offers ample opportunities for collaborative research with state and federal agencies, including the Medical University of South Carolina. Citadel faculty may also serve as adjunct faculty for the College of Charleston's graduate programs in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, and names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references to: Dr. Paul Rosenblum, Professor and Head, Department of Biology, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409. Review of applications will begin on 09/16/2008 and continue until the position is filled. Additional information about The Citadel is available at our website: http://www.citadel.edu and at the Department of Biology website: http://www.citadel.edu/citadel/otherserv/biol/