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From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Nick Barber [[log in to unmask]]
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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Assistant Profesor, Postsecondary Biology Education

The Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Illinois University
anticipates hiring a tenure track faculty with a focus on Biology Education
and Research.  The position is at the assistant professor rank and is a
traditional nine month appointment. The successful candidate will establish
a robust, externally funded research program in teaching at the
postsecondary level.  The candidate will also contribute to undergraduate
teaching in biological sciences for majors and non-majors as well as
collaborate with faculty in designing or revising biology courses or
elements of courses including the development of innovative and effective
assignments, activities and instructional approaches.

Additional responsibilities include mentoring and supporting students from
diverse backgrounds; service to the department, college, university, and
community; training graduate and undergraduate students emphasizing
biological education research topics and approaches.  Expectations also
include designing and facilitating workshops and courses on biology
pedagogy. For details about the position and department, see
niu.edu/biology/education-researcher.shtml.

Minimum Qualifications:
•       Doctorate in biology, science education, (or closely related field) with a
significant emphasis on biology education.
•       Evidence of implementation of research-based, high-quality instruction of
students in biology
•       Excellence in teaching courses for biology majors and non-majors
•       Demonstrated research and publication record in biology or biological
education
•       Potential for securing external funding
•       Potential for supervising research students

Preferred Qualifications:
•       Ability to provide leadership with the pedagogical aspect of biology
education
•       Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with multiple audiences
•       Ability to teach, mentor, and support students from diverse backgrounds
Northern Illinois University is a research university with a diverse student
population of 19,000.  NIU is in DeKalb, IL, an affordable and growing
community situated between the Chicago and Rockford metropolitan areas.  The
university has strong connections to other regional research and education
institutions.

Application Process:
Submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and
statement of research, and complete contact information for three
professional references to [log in to unmask]  Review of applications
begins January 6, 2017, and preference will be given to applications
received by this date although applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.  For questions, contact the search committee chair Dr.
Jon Miller at [log in to unmask]   Proposed Start Date: August 14, 2017.

In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an offer of
employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment background
investigation, which includes a criminal background check.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental
disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor
unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all
applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to
nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. NIU recognizes
Dual Career issues.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify
identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the
required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.