The
Department
of
Biological
Sciences
at
Old
Dominion
University
invites
applications
for
a
full-time,
ten-month
tenure-track,
Assistant
Professor
with
expertise
in
Marine
Megafauna.
We
seek
candidates
working
on
the
biology,
physiology,
behavior,
ecology,
and/or
evolution
of
megafauna
inhabiting
the
world’s
oceans,
including
large
fishes,
marine
mammals,
sea
turtles,
and
seabirds.
The
successful
candidate
is
expected
to
have
strong
quantitative
skills
and
play
a
key
role
in
the
very
popular
Marine
Biology
Concentration
Program
for
undergraduates.
ODU
borders
the
largest
estuary
in
North
America
and
is
near
oceanic
migratory
routes
of
many
marine
megafauna,
with
numerous
research
opportunities
within
close
proximity,
including
the
Virginia
Aquarium
and
Marine
Science
Center
and
Virginia
Sea
Grant.
Responsibilities:
The
successful
candidate
is
expected
to
develop
and
maintain
active
research
programs
that
are
externally
funded,
teach
undergraduate
and
graduate
courses,
and
contribute
to
service
in
the
department.
Candidates
who
are
prepared
to
engage
in
interdisciplinary
research
will
be
especially
welcome.
Potential
teaching
responsibilities
include
vertebrate
zoology;
marine
vertebrate
ecology,
management,
and
conservation;
and/or
graduate-level
courses
related
to
the
candidate’s
research
discipline.
Qualifications:
Candidates
must
have
a
doctorate
(Ph.D.
or
equivalent)
in
biology
or
related
discipline.
Candidates
must
have
a
strong
scholarship
record
commensurate
with
experience,
demonstrated
potential
to
establish
an
externally
funded
active
research
program,
evidence
of
excellence
in
teaching,
and
strong
communication
skills.
Postdoctoral
or
equivalent experience
is required.
We are
seeking candidates
who share
ODU’s commitment
to the
principle that
diversity and
inclusion are
critical to
maintaining excellence.
ODU
and
the
College
of
Sciences
are
committed
to
inclusive
excellence,
recognizing
that
diversity
enhances
and
enriches
our
educational
mission,
employment
experience,
and
community
engagement.
We
seek
candidates
whose
research,
teaching,
and/or
service
experiences
have
prepared
them
to
fulfill
our
commitment
to
inclusion.
All
qualified
applicants
will
receive
consideration
for
employment
without
regard
to
race,
color,
religion,
gender,
gender
identity
or
expression,
sexual
orientation,
national
origin,
genetics,
disability,
age,
or
veteran
status.
ODU
(www.odu.edu)
is
a
minority-serving,
state-supported,
Carnegie
classified
R1
institution
enrolling
approximately
25,000
students,
including
6,000
graduate
students.
It
is
located
in
Norfolk,
a
historic
waterfront
city
in
southeastern
Virginia
offering
outstanding
quality
of
life
(www.norfolk.gov).
The
department
has
strong
graduate
programs,
including
a
M.S.
in
Biology
and
Ph.D.
in
Ecological
Sciences,
and
we
are
in
the
process
of
adding
a
broader
Ph.D.
in
Biological
Sciences
(www.odu.edu/biosci).
The
department
is
also
a
main
participant
in
the
interdisciplinary
Ph.D.
in
Biomedical
Sciences
program.
Interested
individuals
should
submit:
a
cover
letter
describing
their
qualifications
for
the
position,
a
curriculum
vitae,
a
statement
of
research
achievements
and
research
plans
(2
page
max),
a
teaching
statement
(1
page
max),
a
diversity
statement
explaining
your
experience
with
and
commitment
to
fostering
diversity
and inclusion
(1
page
max),
unofficial
graduate
transcripts,
and
names
and
contact
information
for
at
least
three
references
electronically
through
the
job
title
posting
at
https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17184.
Incomplete
applications
will
not
be
considered.
For
full
consideration,
please
apply
by
November
15,
2022,
however
the
position
will
be
open
until
filled.
Questions
about
the
position
can
be
directed
to
Dr.
Ian
Bartol,
Search
Committee
Chair
(ibartol@odu.edu).
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for
all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type,
and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression,
age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Ian Bartol, PhD
Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA 23529-0266
Office: 757.683.4737 Lab: 757.683.5571
Email: ibartol@odu.edu |Website: http://fs.wp.odu.edu/ibartol/