Assistant Professor in CEll Biology

The Biology Department at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Cell Biology starting fall 2008 at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. is required; post-doctoral and previous teaching experience, especially in a liberal arts and science environment is preferred. We especially welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives to the University.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach cell biology, immunology, other courses in their area of specialty, and on a rotating basis the cell biology and/or genetics portions of our introductory biology course. Preference will be given to candidates who use confocal microscopy, electron microscopy, and/or bioinformatics. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a productive research program that provides meaningful research experiences for our undergraduate students.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy (including the use of innovative and progressive pedagogies), and a statement of research interests, as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation to be forwarded to Dr. Michael Temkin, Biology Department, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, New York 13617. Review of applications will begin on October 19.

St. Lawrence University, chartered in 1856, is the oldest coeducational university in New York State . St. Lawrence University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, members of minority groups, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please see the University homepage at http://web.stlawu.edu and the Biology Department homepage at http://it.stlawu.edu/~biology for more information.

Assistant Professor in Physiology

The Biology Department at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Physiology starting fall 2008 at the Assistant Professor level. A Ph.D. is required; post-doctoral and previous teaching experience, especially in a liberal arts and science environment is preferred. We especially welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives to the University.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in their area of specialty, cell biology, and on a rotating basis the cell biology and/or physiology portions of our introductory biology courses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a productive research program that provides meaningful research experiences for our undergraduate students.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy (including the use of innovative and progressive pedagogies), and a statement of research interests, as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation to be forwarded to Dr. Michael Temkin, Biology Department, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, New York 13617. Review of applications will begin on October 19.

St. Lawrence University, chartered in 1856, is the oldest coeducational university in New York State . St. Lawrence University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, members of minority groups, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please see the University homepage at http://web.stlawu.edu and the Biology Department homepage at http://it.stlawu.edu/~biology for more information.

Visiting Assistant Professor in Plant Ecology

The Biology Department at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a one year sabbatical replacement in Plant Ecology starting fall 2008 as a Visiting Assistant Professor. A Ph.D. and previous teaching experience is preferred. We especially welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives to the University.

In support of our majors in biology, conservation biology, biology-environmental studies, and global studies, preference will be given to candidates who can contribute courses in their area of specialty as well as help to teach the ecology or biodiversity portions of our introductory biology course.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy (including the use of innovative and progressive pedagogies), and a statement of research interests, as well as arrange for three letters of recommendation to be forwarded to Dr. Michael Temkin, Biology Department, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, New York 13617. Review of applications will begin on October 19.

St. Lawrence University, chartered in 1856, is the oldest coeducational university in New York State . St. Lawrence University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, members of minority groups, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please see the University homepage at http://web.stlawu.edu and the Biology Department homepage at http://it.stlawu.edu/~biology for more information.

Student Positions

All employment is competitive and demonstration of personal integrity and maturity is paramount to acceptance.

Teaching Assistants: Typically, TAs are students who have taken the course for which they are hired to assist. Students who are interested in serving as teaching assistants need to contact the appropriate faculty member. Students interested in serving as General Biology TAs should contact Margaret Harloe and obtain an application from him or outside of the General Biology Laboratory.

Laboratory Assistants: Students interested in working in the department to prepare reagents, wash dishes, clean labs, and maintain facilities such as the green house, aquaria, and museum, should contact Marlene Kotz to obtain an application.

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