Assistant/Associate Professor

Animal Physiology

A Tenure-track opening for an Animal Physiologist is available in the

Department of Biological Sciences at DePaul University starting

September 2010 (pending approval of funding). The successful candidate

will be broadly trained in Animal Physiology with a strong commitment to

undergraduate education. We welcome endocrinologists, neurobiologists,

and organismal-based physiologists, but all sub-disciplines and animal

model systems will be considered. Ph.D. required; post-doctoral and

previous teaching experience preferred. Teaching responsibilities to

include some combination of: introductory biology for non-majors;

co-teaching one quarter of introductory biology for majors; vertebrate

physiology; and graduate/advanced undergraduate courses in the

candidate's area of expertise. The Department is housed in a spacious

and well-equipped teaching, research and support complex that includes a

2,000 sq. ft. staffed animal care facility and a newly opened gold-LEED

certified wing used by biology, chemistry and environmental science.

Start-up funds are provided. Review of applications will begin December

15, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Applicants should apply online with a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a

2-page statement of research and teaching interests, including teaching

philosophy; and a general list of equipment and supply needs. In

addition, three letters of reference should be sent to: Animal

Physiology Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, DePaul

University, 2325 N. Clifton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614. Additional

inquiries should be sent to the search committee chair (Dr. Elizabeth

LeClair: eleclair@depaul.edu).

The Department seeks diversity in its faculty and we encourage

applications from women, people of color, and the members of other

historically under-represented groups. DePaul University is committed to

diversity and equality in education and employment. 

To apply, please visit the following URL: 

facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50642.