Position announcement - Mycology

[Aaron Liston]

                           POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

                       Assistant Professor, Mycology

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

A tenure-track, 9-month faculty position is available in
mycology.  Teaching responsibilities include introductory and
advanced courses in mycology, and contributions to the general
biology curriculum.  The successful candidate is expected to
develop an extramurally-funded research program.  Areas of
research include, but are not limited to, evolutionary biology,
population genetics and systematics of fungi.  The individual
chosen will be responsible for the oversight of the mycological
collection which is housed in the Oregon State University
Herbarium within the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Ph.D. in mycology or related field with evidence of training in
fungal systematics.  Preference will be given to candidates with
teaching and postdoctoral research experience and a willingness
to participate in interdisciplinary studies.

RANK AND SALARY:

Assistant professor, salary competitive.  Promotion and tenure
will be based on demonstrated achievement in teaching and related
activities, scholarly accomplishments in research, and successful
establishment of an active research program.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:  February 28, 1994

POSITION AVAILABLE:  September 16, 1994

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:

Curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and statement
of teaching interests and philosophy, copy of transcripts or
other evidence of training appropriate to teaching duties,
reprints of representative publications, and three letters of
reference (have sent directly by closing date) to:

      Chairperson, Mycology Search Committee
      Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
      Oregon State University
      Cordley Hall 2082
      Corvallis, OR 97331-2902
 Telephone: 503-737-5286         FAX: 503-737-3573

Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer and complies with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  Oregon State University has the
policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.