Positions Available
Tenure-Track Microbiologist
The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University (ASU) (http://www.biology.appstate.edu) seeks to fill a tenure-track position in microbiology at the Assistant Professor rank. We seek a teacher-scholar who will combine excellence in undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) teaching with an active research program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and post-doctoral and teaching experience. We are looking for an individual who studies the biology of prokaryotic microorganisms or viruses and/or microbe-host interactions. The successful candidate will develop and teach a microbiology course for nursing majors, contribute to the current curriculum, and develop advanced courses in his/her specialty.
ASU, located in the southern Appalachian Mountains, is a highly ranked comprehensive university and a member institution of the 16 campus University of North Carolina. With over 16,000 students, ASU strives to maintain its reputation for excellence in teaching while continuing to enhance its research reputation. To apply send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and teaching interests/philosophy, and contact information for at least 3 references (name, address, telephone, email address) to Microbiologist Search Committee, Department of Biology, 572 Rivers Street, ASU, Boone, NC 28608. Electronic applications accepted only in pdf format and may be sent to tibbettdr@appstate.edu. For questions, please contact search committee co-Chair Dr. Ece Karatan (karatane@appstate.edu). Review of applications begins 12/15/09; position will remain open until filled. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
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