We seek to fill a tenure-track position with open rank. The position is integral to our undergraduate major in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology and will also strengthen the department's teaching and research mission in basic science. The individual will combine hypothesis-driven research on community or ecosystem ecology of grasslands, with the ability to interact with resource management and conservation agencies. Teaching duties will not exceed two courses per year during the first several years. Courses taught will depend on the candidate's area of expertise and may include participation in a team-taught Introductory Biology course. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish a productive and extramurally funded research program and actively train MS and PhD students.

Position will begin 16 August 2010; PhD is required, with post-doctoral experience desirable. Review of applications will begin February 12 and continue until the position is filled. Send CV, three representative reprints, statement of teaching and research interests, and names and contact information for three references to Dr. Robert Newman (robert.newman@und.edu), 10 Cornell St. Stop 9019, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9019. For more information: www.und.edu/dept/biology/jobs.htm.

The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and we strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups.