ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:  Eastern Washington University Department of Biology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning September 2010.

The Department of Biology seeks a candidate who complements the strengths of our faculty in scholarship and teaching and who, by working with women and minority students, reinforces our commitment to enhancing diversity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  (1) Teaching duties include human anatomy & physiology for majors or non-majors and animal physiology for seniors. Other teaching assignments may include electives in area of specialization, contributions to the introductory biology curriculum, participation in graduate-level classes, and involvement in the medical and dental programs to which our department contributes. (2) Developing and sustaining a productive research program supported by external funding. (3) Supervising and mentoring of master's theses and undergraduate research. (4) Advising undergraduate students. (5) Becoming professionally engaged with the local community.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biological sciences or equivalent. The successful candidate must be committed to teaching a diverse student population.

The Biology Department includes a diverse faculty and over 450 majors and Masters-level graduate students focusing on ecological, molecular, physiological, microbial, and health sciences. Our main campus is located 16 miles SW of Spokane in Cheney, Washington.

SEND:  Letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, statement of research plan, up to 3 recent reprints, copies of transcripts, and 3 letters of reference (under separate cover) to the Physiologist Search Committee, Department of Biology, Eastern Washington University, 258 Science Building, Cheney, WA 99004-2440.  Review of applications will begin after December 15, 2009, and will continue until position is filled. Information about the department may be found at www.ewu.edu/biology.

AA/EEO Employer: EWU is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups and from all qualified individuals. The successful candidate must have the ability to promote and support cultural competency, pass a background check, and show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. pursuant to U.S. immigration laws.