Assistant Professor

Posting Details
Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number FAC00137PO17 Classification Title Assistant Professor Internal Title Assistant Professor Campus Columbia 01 College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department Biological Sciences Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per week 40 Hours per year 1560 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland 40 Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty

About UofSC

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Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

We seek to hire a population or evolutionary biologist studying mechanisms governing dynamics in natural or experimental systems. Individuals using empirical and theoretical approaches are encouraged to apply.

Faculty positions require a commitment to research, teaching, and service. Duties include developing a creative and vibrant research program in population or evolutionary biology; teaching that advances our graduate program in ecology and evolution; undergraduate teaching and advising; and mentoring graduate students.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in ecology, evolutionary biology, or related discipline; evidence of established scholarship including a strong record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals; and the potential for excellent teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2018 Job Open Date 10/23/2017 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Questions may be directed to Dr. Jeffry Dudycha, Search Committee Chair, at evolutionsearchsc@gmail.com.

Quicklink for Posting http://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/20456 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, veteran status or genetics.

Position Attributes

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. List of References and Contact Information
4. Teaching Statement
5. Research Statement

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2
3. Letter of Recommendation 3

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