Institution: The Citadel - Biology

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Description: Assistant Professor - Microbiology

Position Summary: The Department of Biology at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for a tenure-track microbiologist at the assistant professor level. Candidates should possess a Ph. D. in microbiology with a specialization in microbial physiology, environmental microbiology, or microbial ecology preferred. Primary teaching responsibilities will include general microbiology at the undergraduate and graduate levels, undergraduate and graduate specialty courses in the candidate's area of interest, and participation in the department's introductory biology courses. Individuals with interest and experience in the development of General Biology courses for non-science majors are especially encouraged to apply. 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. 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 10/16/2008 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/