[Taxacom] Towards a consensus higher classification of organisms

[Richard Jensen]

Below is an announcement for a tenure-track position in biology at Saint 
Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN. Please forward this to anyone who would 
be a good candidate for this position.

Thanks for your help,

Dick J

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> ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
>
> Tenure Track Position
>
> The Department of Biology, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, 
> invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in biology 
> beginning August, 2009. Saint Mary's College is a Catholic liberal 
> arts college for women with a strong commitment to undergraduate 
> education.
>
> Applicants must hold (or be at completion of) a Ph.D. in the 
> biological sciences. Candidates will be expected to develop and teach 
> at least one botany course (lecture and lab) and at least one course 
> in environmental biology (lecture with or without lab) each year, both 
> in an area of the applicant’s choice. The successful candidate should 
> also expect to develop one or more specialty courses as well as an 
> active research program emphasizing undergraduate student involvement. 
> In addition, candidates may be asked to teach introductory 
> laboratories as needed. A strong commitment to undergraduate education 
> of women, a liberal arts education, and service to the department and 
> the College is expected.
>
> Please send a complete CV along with a letter of intent that includes 
> your teaching philosophy as well as your email and phone contact 
> information to:
>
> Chair of Search Committee
>
> Department of Biology
>
> Saint Mary's College
>
> Notre Dame, IN 46556
>
> nekvasil at saintmarys.edu <mailto:nekvasil at saintmarys.edu>
>
> Candidates will be contacted for full credentials (three letters of 
> reference, visa status for foreign nationals, and official 
> transcripts) if desired at a later date. Review of applications will 
> begin November 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.
>
> /Saint Mary's College has a strong institutional commitment to 
> diversity and seeks applications from historically underrepresented 
> racial and ethnic minority groups, those who have had multicultural 
> experience, and those who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity./
>

Richard Jensen, Professor
Department of Biology
Saint Mary’s College
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Tel: 574-284-4674