[Arabidopsis] Position Available: Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences

[Heather L. Youngs]

The Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological 
University invites applications for the position of Chair to begin in 
the 2007-2008 academic year.  The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. 
in the biological sciences or a related area, a distinguished record of 
research and teaching, evidence of leadership in procurement of 
extramural funding, and be eligible for appointment as full professor. 
The chair is expected to maintain a dynamic research program compatible 
with existing departmental strengths in biochemistry and molecular 
biology, ecology and limnology, and the health sciences.

We seek an individual with the vision and skills to lead the department 
to national prominence in biological research, further our strong 
tradition of educational excellence, grow our M.S. and Ph.D. programs, 
and advance the department’s position as a key player in 
interdisciplinary strategic initiatives such as sustainability and 
biotechnology.

Review of applications will begin January 5, 2007, and continue until 
the position is filled.  For a broader position description see 
http://www.bio.mtu.edu/.  Applicants should send: a letter of interest; 
curriculum vitae; statements of research, teaching, and administrative 
philosophies; and names of 4 references to:

Dr. Casey Huckins, Search Committee Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Dr.
Houghton, MI 49931

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational 
Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.