Chair Search

Chair, Department of Biological Sciences

College of Sciences and Mathematics

Auburn University

The Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair. Biological Sciences is an integrative department within the College of Sciences and Mathematics with expertise in a diverse array of biological disciplines offering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees to ~100 graduate students and B.S. degrees to ~550 undergraduate majors. A nationally recognized program of excellence in biological sciences has been identified as a University priority.   More information about the department is available at:  http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or closely related life sciences discipline, as well as a record of academic excellence consistent with appointment as Full Professor.  Dynamic leadership and strong interpersonal skills are also required. The Chair functions as an administrative scholar, providing visionary leadership to carry the Department of Biological Sciences forward in the areas of research, teaching, and outreach.  The selected candidate must be eligible for employment in the U.S. at the date of appointment and be able to communicate effectively in English. 

Applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae, transcripts, representative reprints, a statement of administrative philosophy, personal teaching and research goals, and the names and contact information of at least three references.  Applications should be sent to Dr. Charles Savrda, Biological Sciences Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Biological Sciences, 101 Life Sciences Building, Auburn University, AL 36849-5407, or electronically as PDFs to bioscichairsearch@auburn.edu.  Review of applications will begin November 1, 2006.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.