[Taxacom] Visiting Assistant Professor (Botany), Eastern Kentucky University

[jbb31 at duke.edu]

The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University in
Richmond, Kentucky, is accepting applications for a Visiting Assistant
Professor, 9-month appointment, to begin August 15, 2011. There is a strong
possibility that a tenure track position in botany will be advertised in 2012.

Teaching assignment each semester (Fall and Spring) will include General Botany
(lecture and lab) and introductory biology (lecture and/or lab). The teaching
load is 12 hours per semester. Service on committees and mentoring of
undergraduate researchers are also duties. Preference will be given to
candidates who have a broad background in the botanical sciences, and who can
provide evidence of excellent teaching and communication skills. Requirements
include a Ph.D. (or ABD) from a regionally accredited or internationally
recognized institution.

Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2011, and will continue until the
position is filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory
background check. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that
values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this
commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and
candidates who support diversity.

For more information contact: Dr. Pat Calie, Pat.Calie at eku.edu.

Candidates must apply online at: http://jobs.eku.edu, search requisition
0609275.
Quick link to apply is: http://jobs.eku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66339