Thank you so much.
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Dear Colleagues,
We hope that you are doing well and that you are staying healthy and sane in these unusual times.
The University of Miami’s Department of Biology has just initiated its search for a new faculty member to serve as the ARESTY ENDOWED CHAIR IN TROPICAL BIOLOGY. Specifically, we are looking for someone who “will contribute to the Department's research strengths
investigating the ecology and evolution of tropical systems. In addition to being outstanding, internationally recognized scientists, applicants must be excellent teachers with strong commitments to undergraduate education. Tropical fieldwork must be an integral
component of an applicant’s research program [and applicants must be willing to regularly teach a field course in the tropics]. This prestigious chair includes a discretionary annual budget to support research. Applications will be considered at the Associate
and Full Professor ranks.” (Please see the full job ad below or at
https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMFaculty/job/Coral-Gables-FL/A-S-BIL-Associate-Professor---Professor--Aresty-Endowed-Chair-in-Tropical-Biology-_R100039301
The search committee encourages you to consider applying for this exciting position. Also, if you know of any other potential applicants, please feel free to forward this message to them and/or send us their contact information.
We really hope that you will consider joining the University of Miami’s growing team of tropical biologists (learn more about our Department at
https://biology.as.miami.edu/) – please feel
free to contact us if you would have any questions or if you would like to discuss the position (
arestyfac...@miami.edu). We look forward to seeing your application!
Sincerely,
Ken Feeley & Mike Gaines (co-chairs of the Aresty Search Committee)
Aresty Endowed Chair in Tropical Biology (Associate Professor – Professor)
The University of Miami’s Department of Biology invites outstanding tropical ecologists to apply for the Aresty Endowed Chair in Tropical Ecology. The ideal candidate will contribute to the Department's research strengths investigating the ecology and evolution
of tropical systems. In addition to being outstanding, internationally recognized scientists, applicants must be excellent teachers with strong commitments to undergraduate education. Tropical fieldwork must be an integral component of an applicant’s research
program. This prestigious chair includes a discretionary annual budget to support research. Applications will be considered at the Associate and Full Professor ranks.
Interested applicants must apply online:
https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMFaculty.
Inquiries should be directed to the Search Chairs at:
arestyfac...@miami.edu.
We welcome applications from candidates who would enhance and complement our existing departmental programs in Biodiversity & Global Change, Development & Disease, Neuroscience & Behavior, and Microbiome Biology & Species Interactions. To be eligible for this
tenure-track appointment, candidates must hold a Ph.D., and have a strong record of research accomplishments and research funding. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program, to teach at both the undergraduate
and graduate level, to regularly teach an off-campus undergraduate field course in the tropics, and be committed to mentoring that supports diversity and inclusion. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing the interactions they foresee with existing
research programs in the Department of Biology or other units at the University of Miami and a curriculum vitae online using the above link. More information about the Department and University can be found at
https://www.biology.as.miami.edu.
To receive full attention, application materials must be received by August 15th, 2020.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal
law. Click here for additional information.