Institution: Austin Peay State University – Biology

Location: Clarksville, Tennessee

Description: Assistant Professor - Aquatic Vertebrate Biologist

Position Summary: This is a fulltime 9-month, tenure track position to begin January 2009, although a later starting date may be considered. Each university assistant professor is an integral part of a local, institutional framework for the cultivation, explication, development, and criticism of knowledge and ideas in the applicable discipline. Each assistant professor seeks to teach ably, to pursue research and write well, and to engage in public service related directly to the applicable discipline or the general good of society. The goal in all these endeavors is to balance tradition and innovation, knowledge and criticism, rationality and sensibility, so as to improve the intellectual and cultural lives of students, colleagues, and the community. Normally, this position receives extra compensation during the summer through the Center for Field Biology. Salary is competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities will be split equally between the Department of Biology and the Center for Field Biology. Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: teach from among the following undergraduate and graduate courses: Introductory Biology for majors and non-majors, Zoological diversity, Field Zoology, Aquatic Biology and Water Quality Control. In addition, the candidate will serve as a Principal Investigator in the Center for Field Biology and will be expected to develop an externally-funded research in field biology related to their area of specialization and to direct undergraduate and masters-level graduate research.

Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Aquatic Biology with expertise in vertebrate zoology, toxicology or ecology, is required. Candidate must have a record of scholarly achievement and demonstrate the ability to develop an extramurally-funded, high quality research program. Teaching assignments may involve travel to regional sites and/or distance learning formats.

Preferred Qualifications: College teaching experience is preferred. Experience in the use of innovative inquiry-based methods of instruction, use and application of GIS technology and familiarity with current molecular research techniques is desirable. Experience with the ecology and distribution of southeastern fauna is preferred.

About Austin Peay State University: http://www.apsu.edu/general/basic_info.htm

About the Department of Biology: http://www.apsu.edu/biol_page/

About the Center of Excellence for Field Biology: http://www.apsu.edu/field_biology/index.htm

Posting Date: 07-18-2008

Closing Date: Open Until Filled