Biology - Assistant/Associate Professor (Genetics)
Wilfrid Laurier University
Location:
Ontario
Date posted:
2010-03-08
The Department of Biology at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Genetics at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor, to start July 1, 2010 (subject to budgetary approval).
Applicants will be expected to have a broad background in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics, to support the Department's undergraduate and graduate programs. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong research focus in microbial genetics to complement the Department's existing research strengths (http://www.wlu.ca/page.php?grp_id=4&p=13200). The focus of the Department's MSc program is Integrative Biology, and the undergraduate program focuses on organism-centred integration of the concepts of form, function, and evolution. More information about the Department can be found at: http://www.wlu.ca/science/biology.
Candidates should have a PhD and post-doctoral experience in a relevant discipline, provide evidence of excellence in teaching, and have an active research program with strong potential for external funding. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities may include courses such as Genetics (BI266), and Genome Dynamics (BI426). The successful applicant may have the opportunity to develop senior undergraduate courses in his or her area of specialization, and would be expected to supervise graduate students and contribute to graduate-level teaching.
Applicants should send a CV, three representative reprints, a summary of research objectives and teaching experience, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Lucy Lee, Chair, Department of Biology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3C5; Email: llee@wlu.ca; Fax: 519-746-0677. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2010.
The University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including persons in a visible minority, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal people. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
