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2009- 2010 Biology Faculty Positions

There is currently a search for three positions within the Department of Biology:

Bacteriologist

Assistant or Associate Professor with research interests with application to the biomedical sciences. The successful candidate will teach microbiology and upper level courses within their specialty.  Jacksonville, Florida has a diverse medical community including both hospitals and research facilities.  Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and the University of Florida Shands hospitals are close by and offer opportunities for productive collaborations.

The Department of Biology at the University of North Florida invites applications for a tenure-track  position in the Department of Biology to begin August 3, 2010.  Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate (Masters level) teaching, maintaining an active, externally funded research program, and contributing to the department’s service mission. The minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline with teaching or research experience earned by September 30, 2009.  Evidence of teaching excellence is preferred.  You must apply online at http://www.unfjobs.org and submit by mail a complete application packet consisting of: a letter of application, a teaching statement, a research statement, a curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, and have three letters of recommendation sent.  Competitive salary, commiserate with training and experience.  Application review will begin October 7, 2009.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  After the online application is completed, please mail the other application materials to:

Bacteriology Search Committee Chair
Department of Biology
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645

 

Coastal Mammalogist

Assistant Professor with research interests in Aquatic Mammals.  Preference will be given to candidates who focus at the organismal level with research interests in some aspect of mammalian anatomy.  The successful applicant will teach core Anatomy and Physiology courses and upper level courses in their specialty.  UNF has designated Coastal Biology as a ‘flagship’ program and it is an established area of focus for the department.   UNF is located between the ocean where Right Whales calf and Dolphin over winter and the St Johns River, home to a large population of Manatees.  The surrounding aquatic habitats of our community provide diverse and exceptional opportunities for research in this field.

The Department of Biology at the University of North Florida invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Biology to begin August 3, 2010.  Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate (Masters level) teaching, maintaining an active, externally funded research program, and contributing to the department’s service mission. The minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline with teaching or research experience earned by September 30, 2009.  Evidence of teaching excellence is preferred.  You must apply online at http://www.unfjobs.org and submit by mail a complete application packet consisting of: a letter of application, a teaching statement, a research statement, a curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, and have three letters of recommendation sent.  Competitive salary, commiserate with training and experience.  Application review will begin October 7, 2009.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  After the online application is completed, please mail the other application materials to:

Coastal Mammalogy Search Committee Chair
Department of Biology
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645

 

Geneticist


Assistant or Associate Professor focused on biomedical-based or related genetics research.  Potential areas of expertise include human genetics/genomics, bioinformatics or developmental genetics using any model system that has medical applications.  Must be qualified to teach upper level, undergraduate courses in genetics and human genetics in addition to courses in their specialty.  Jacksonville, Florida has a diverse medical community including both hospitals and research facilities.  Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and the University of Florida Shands hospitals are close by and offer opportunities for productive collaborations.

The Department of Biology at the University of North Florida invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Biology to begin August 3, 2010.  Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate (Masters level) teaching, maintaining an active, externally funded research program, and contributing to the department’s service mission. The minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline with teaching or research experience earned by September 30, 2009.  Evidence of teaching excellence is preferred.  You must apply online at http://www.unfjobs.org and submit by mail a complete application packet consisting of: a letter of application, a teaching statement, a research statement, a curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, and have three letters of recommendation sent.  Competitive salary, commiserate with training and experience.  Application review will begin October 7, 2009.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  After the online application is completed, please mail the other application materials to:

Genetics Search Committee Chair
Department of Biology
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2645