TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in DISEASE ECOLOGY
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Arkansas
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty
position in Disease Ecology (Posting # 23744). We specifically
seek candidates that address the ecology of infectious disease,
or host-pathogen interactions in non-domesticated animals or
plants. Research areas may include, but are not limited to: Population
and community-level dynamics of disease-causing agents and their hosts or
vectors; Co-evolutionary interactions; The ecology of emerging infectious
diseases; The synergy between anthropogenic impacts (climate change,
habitat loss, urbanization) and disease ecology. The research emphases
of our preferred candidates will also: (1) Bridge the interface between
ecology and evolution; (2) Combine theoretical and empirical approaches;
and (3) Complement existing departmental strengths in ecology and
evolutionary biology. Candidates from historically underrepresented STEM
groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Requirements include: Ph.D. in biological sciences or related field,
post-doctoral experience in ecology, evolutionary biology, or related
field, and demonstrated research accomplishments. Expectations:
establish externally funded research program, publish original research in
peer-reviewed scientific journals, contribute to undergraduate/graduate
education, and service. All applicants must submit cover letter/letter
of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement,
and contact information for three references.

Visit https://jobs.uark.edu/postings/23744 for full position announcement
and application instructions. See: http:/biology.uark.edu for departmental
information.

Submit complete applications by December 17, 2017 for full
consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill
the position.

Search committee chair: Dr. J.D. Willson (jwillson@uark.edu).

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution committed
to achieving diversity in its faculty. Therefore, the university is
especially interested in applications from qualified candidates who
would contribute to the diversity of our academic departments. The
university welcomes applications without regard to race/color,
sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion,
marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any
other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States
on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to
public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.