Current Employment Opportunities
School of Arts & Sciences
Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences
Assistant Professor – Tenure Track
Academic Year 2010-2011
Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce, contingent upon available funding, the availability of a full time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Fall 2010 in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences.
Among public colleges and universities in Connecticut, Western has the fastest growing enrollment. The University maintains a commitment to diversity and boasts one of the most ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse student bodies in the State. Western is dedicated to providing students with a high quality education and a memorable campus experience at an affordable cost. Program options in the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences include cell and molecular biology, medicine, environmental science, and education. A core of science courses provides a solid foundation in biology while electives allow students to pursue their special interests. In addition, all biology majors do independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor during their senior year. We offer a Professional Option to prepare students planning to move on to graduate or professional school, a Bioscience Option for students not planning to continue further biology education, but who still wish to have a general biology background, and an Ecology Option to prepare students for graduate school and/or careers in ecology and environmental science. For more information, visit www.wcsu.edu/biology .
Qualifications: The department seeks a biologist with environmental health or environmental toxicology specialization. Training in epidemiology, biostatistics or modeling is desirable. The successful candidate will have completed a Ph.D., be committed to excellence in teaching and will be expected to establish a research program and capable of supervising undergraduate and/or graduate (MA) research projects. Responsibilities will include development of an undergraduate or graduate course in their area of expertise, and assisting with teaching introductory biology courses. Candidates with academic leadership potential and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration to spearhead new directions for departmental expansion and programmatic improvement are preferred. As Western is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
Salary and benefits: Western offers competitive salaries commensurate with candidates’ experience and a comprehensive benefit package. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.wcsu.edu/working.
To apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference to facultyvitae@wcsu.edu. Reference search #600-013 in the subject line. Reference letters may be submitted to Dr. Thomas Lonergan, Chair, 181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
