DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

The Department of Biological Sciences

Tenure Track Faculty Positions

As part of a University initiative to expand research activities and supported by an NIH Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, the Department of Biological Sciences offers appointments in tenure track faculty positions at the assistant professor level.  We seek outstanding scientists whose research interests complement existing strengths in the Department and across the University, and who are committed to quality teaching.  The applicant must have a PhD and post-doctoral experience is expected.

Although the exact research focus of the candidate is open, the Department is seeking a candidate with expertise in molecular neuroscience to continue to strengthen our neuroscience program.  Successful candidates will be expected to develop an externally funded research program and to teach advanced courses related to their expertise as well as introductory courses.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vita, a graduate transcript, a summary of research plans, a statement of teaching interest/philosophy, and contact information for 3 persons from whom letters of recommendation can be requested to:

Dr. Melissa Harrington, Search Committee Chair

Department of Biological Sciences

Delaware State University

1200 North DuPont Hwy

Dover, DE 19901

Candidates should also apply online through the university website: www.desu.edu to be included in the official database of applicants. Deadline for applications is January 31, 2012. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

DSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications from Minorities and Women are especially encouraged.