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Integrative Plant Biologist

The Department of Biology at Sonoma State University seeks to hire a highly motivated scientist for a faculty position in Integrative Plant Biology.  This tenure-track position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level and starts Fall semester 2016.  The candidate must have a proven track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program.  We are especially interested in candidates whose research program uses a range of techniques and approaches to examine plant-environment interactions.  We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and an ability to attract and mentor students in our graduate program.  Teaching responsibilities include plant physiology and participation in a team-taught core course in ecology/biological diversity.  The candidate will also have the opportunity to offer other plant-focused courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. 

See the full job announcement on the Department of Biology website:  http://www.sonoma.edu/biology. 

The deadline to apply for the position is October 14.  To apply, candidates must electronically submit the following documents: letter of application; current CV ; statement of research interests and goals; statement of teaching philosophy and goals; three representative peer-reviewed publications; and the names, titles, and contact information for three references.  If available, also include a copy of recent teaching evaluations or recent course syllabi. 

Refer to #104021 on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position.  SSU is an EEO employer.