Faculty Positions

[Jones, Richard]

Tenure-Track Positions
Department of Biological Sciences

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Dedman College, Dallas 
TX.  The Department of Biological Sciences has recently moved 
into a new 68,000 sq. ft. state-of-the art facility.  As part of the 
process to expand upon our already strong molecular biology 
program, two new faculty members have joined our department this 
year and an additional two to three positions are available for fall 
2003. Candidates at the junior (ASSISTANT) or senior 
(ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR) levels are invited to apply. 
Successful candidates must have a strong record of research 
accomplishments in areas that utilize molecular biology, 
biochemistry or cell biology and will be expected to develop 
vigorous, externally funded research programs.  Additionally, 
successful candidates will have a strong commitment to 
undergraduate and graduate teaching.  For one of the positions, 
preference will be given to an individual whose research examines 
components of oxidative stress and free radical biology.  
Competitive start-up funds and salaries will be offered.  Candidates 
should forward curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research 
plans, and three letters of recommendation to:  

Dr. Larry Ruben, Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX 75275.  

The positions recruited this year begin fall semester 2003.  To 
ensure full consideration for the positions, the applications must be 
postmarked by December 1, 2002, but the committee will continue 
to accept applications until the positions are filled.  The committee 
will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the 
positions are filled.  SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, 
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran 
status.  SMU also is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis   
of sexual orientation.