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MICROBIOLOGIST:   The Department of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position.  We seek applicants with training in microbiology.  The successful candidate will share responsibility for teaching major and non-major courses in microbiology, offer upper-division course in area of expertise, and may also teach basic biochemistry.  Candidates should exhibit potential for independent and innovative research involving Master=s and undergraduate students.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:  Continuing academic year (nine month) appointment; tenure eligible. 

SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate with credentials, qualifications, and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:   A PhD in the biological sciences with specialization in microbiology, or related field.  Post-doctoral teaching and/or research experience preferred.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:    Review of applications will begin January 9, 2006 and continue until position is filled.

 

SUBMIT:  LETTER OF APPLICATION (INCLUDING REFEREE CONTACT INFORMATION), STATEMENT OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY, STATEMENT OF RESEARCH INTERESTS, CURRICULUM VITAE, COPIES OF REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, AND THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION SENT DIRECTLY BY REFEREE TO THE DEPARTMENT:

 

Microbiologist Search Committee

                                    Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

                                    Department of Biological Sciences

                                    Box 1651S

                                    Edwardsville, IL  62026

 

SIUE is a comprehensive regional university located on a 2700 acre campus in a semi-rural setting 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri.  SIUE is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education.

 

SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.

 

Applicants may be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. 

 

SIUE is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.   As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.