Date

There are three new, tenure-track, assistant professor position openings
in the Biology Department at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Closing
date and application procedures are as follows:

REVIEW DATE
Searches will remain open until filled; however, review of applications
will begin 1 January 2001.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Submit a letter of interest referencing the PCN number and job title
(shown below for each position available), statements of teaching
philosophy and research goals, vita, names, addresses, phone numbers,
and email addresses of three references qualified to comment upon your
teaching and research potential to:

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PCN: 301439
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences/Molecular Physiology
    
Full-time, Regular appointment with benefits, 9 months/yr.
LOCATION: Biological Sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage
SALARY: Appropriate to entry-level Assistant Professor

REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have the following:
1. Ph.D. in biology or relevant scientific field
2. Evidence of teaching experience in relevant area
3. Postdoctoral research experience
4. At least one publication as first author in a refereed journal
5. Ability to obtain extramural research funding
6. Ability to establish an independent research program

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alaska
Anchorage invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an
Assistant Professor, available after 15 August 2001. We seek applicants
with postdoctoral training and the ability to develop an externally
funded research program in animal physiology that uses molecular
approaches to investigate adaptations of animals to arctic and
high-latitude environments. Opportunities for collaboration exist both
within the University of Alaska and among the statewide community.
Candidates whose research areas complement those of existing programs
are strongly encouraged to apply. Primary teaching responsibilities
include Human Anatomy and Physiology, and upper division and/or graduate
classes in area of expertise. The standard five-part workload is two
parts teaching, two parts research, and one part University/public
service, with modifications to the workload possible pending EPSCoR
funding.

Further information about the department can be found at:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/biohome/biology.html

Position announcement can be found at:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/humanres/f301439AsstProfBioSci.html


PCN: 300320
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences/Population Genetics or
Evolutionary Biology

Full-time, Regular appointment with benefits, 9 months/yr.
LOCATION: Biological Sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage
SALARY: To be negotiated

REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have the following:
1. Ph.D. in Biology or relevant scientific field. Postdoctoral research
experience preferred.
2. Evidence of teaching potential/experience in relevant area
3. At least one publication as first author in a refereed journal
4. Ability to obtain extramural research funding
5. Ability to establish an independent research program

RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary teaching responsibilities will be to teach population genetics,
biometry, and/or evolution, as well as undergraduate/graduate courses in
area of expertise. Research responsibilities are to develop a strong
research program in population genetics or evolutionary biology
applicable to our northern location and to obtain extramural funding.
The standard five-part workload is two parts teaching, two parts
research, and one part university/public service, with modifications to
the workload possible with external funding.

Further information about the department can be found at:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/biohome/biology.html

Position announcement can be found at:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/humanres/f300320PopGenEvBioSciences.html


PCN: 301251
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences/Bryology, Mycology, or
Lichenology

Full-time, Regular appointment with benefits, 9 months/yr.
LOCATION: Biological Sciences, University of Alaska Anchorage
SALARY: To be negotiated

REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must have the following:
1. Ph.D. in Biology or relevant scientific field. Postdoctoral research
experience preferred.
2. Evidence of teaching potential/experience in a relevant area
3. At least one publication as first author in a refereed journal
4. Ability to obtain extramural research funding
5. Ability to establish an independent research program

RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary teaching responsibilities will be to teach upper level/graduate
courses in the area of expertise and introductory biology courses.
Development of a strong research program applicable to our northern
location and the ability to obtain extramural funding is expected. The
standard five-part workload is two parts teaching, two parts research,
and one part university/public service, with modifications to workload
possible with external funding.

Further information about the department can be found at:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/biohome/biology.html

Position announcement can be found at:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/humanres/f301251AsstProfBioScie.html


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