The Department of Biology at the College of Charleston invites applications and nominations for DEPARTMENT CHAIR. Located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students. The Department of Biology is located on the main campus and at the nearby Grice Marine Laboratory, and is comprised of 32 full-time faculty who actively pursue research in a broad range of biological disciplines both individually and collaboratively with local, state and national partners. Faculty research is supported by NIH, NSF, and USDA, among other sponsors. With over 800 undergraduate majors, the department awards B.A. and B.S. degrees in biology with optional emphases in marine biology, molecular biology, and biology teaching and supports interdisciplinary minors in neuroscience, environmental studies, and discovery informatics. We also offer M.S. degrees in marine biology with an optional emphasis in genomics, and in environmental studies. The department values and promotes independent research by undergraduate and graduate students.

Further information is available at http://www.cofc.edu/~biology.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader with an established research program, commitment to excellence in teaching, and significant administrative experience. Applicants should send (regular mail or email) a cover letter, Curriculum vitae,and contact information for four references, at least one of whom can address the applicant’s administrative skills, to:

George Pothering
Biology Chair Search Committee
Department of Biology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC 29424

Telephone: (843) 953-5504
eMail: biologychair@cofc.edu

For fullest consideration, nominations and applicant materials should be received by October 31, 2007, however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information contact the committee chair via email or phone at the number above.




Job (posted here 10/01/07)

Cell Biologist – Department of Biology

The Department of Biology, College of Charleston, invites applications for a one-year visiting position at the Assistant Professor level to begin January, 2008. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the biological sciences, a strong commitment to teaching, and an active research program with the potential for undergraduate involvement. Teaching assignments will include laboratories and lectures in Cell Biology and the cellular-molecular component of introductory biology. The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences institution of 10,000 undergraduate and 2000 graduate students. The College’s primary goals are teaching and research excellence. In addition to its undergraduate programs, the department offers M.S. degrees in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies.

Information about the Biology Department is available at http://www.cofc.edu/~biology.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, copies of relevant publications, and three letters of reference by November 21, 2007 to:

Dr. Allan Strand
Visiting Cell Biologist Search Committee
Department of Biology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC 29424

Telephone: (843) 953-5504
eMail: biologychair@cofc.edu

The College of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

The Department of Biology, College of Charleston, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August, 2008. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the biological sciences, a strong commitment to teaching, and an active research program with the potential for undergraduate involvement. Teaching assignments will include laboratories and lectures in sophomore-level Human Physiology and Anatomy. The candidate will be expected to provide pedagogical innovation in both of these courses and also coordinate lab sections taught by graduate teaching assistants. The College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences institution of 10,000 undergraduate and 2000 graduate students. The College’s primary goals are teaching and research excellence. In addition to its undergraduate programs, the department offers M.S. degrees in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies.

Information about the Biology Department isis available at http://www.cofc.edu/~biology.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, copies of relevant publications, and three letters of reference by November 30, 2007 to:

Dr. Allan Strand
Vertebrate Physiologist Search Committee
Department of Biology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC 29424

Telephone: (843) 953-5504
eMail: biologychair@cofc.edu

The College of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.