Title: Evolutionary Functional Morphologist
Position Type: Academic
Department: Division of Biological Sciences
Closing Date: Screening Begins 02/08/2007 Applications received after screening date may be considered
Schedule: 07/2008
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Functions

The Organismal Biology and Ecology program seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor in Vertebrate Functional Morphology.

  • The successful candidate will take a strong experimental approach that is both lab and field-based and integrates ecological and evolutionary perspectives in the study of animal performance.
  • Areas of interest are open, but could encompass comparative anatomy and physiology, evolution of locomotor morphology and performance, or evolution of feeding morphology and function.
  • Teaching responsibilities will include an undergraduate course in comparative vertebrate morphology, an undergraduate course to be identified, and a graduate seminar.
  • Shared animal-holding pens, flight tunnels, and a fully equipped laboratory for research in functional morphology are housed at a near-campus research facility.
  • Teaching an undergraduate course in comparative vertebrate morphology, an undergraduate course to be identified and a graduate seminar.
  • Develop or maintain a vigorous, externally-funded research program.
  • Involvement in division affairs.
  • Supporting university initiatives.
    • Qualifications

  • Applicants must have a Ph.D. and ideally post-doctoral experience.
  • Candidates at the Associate Professor level should possess a highly regarded research program, with a strong publication record, excellence in teaching, and success at obtaining competitive funding.
  • Assistant Professor applicants should show strong evidence of the potential to develop a vigorous, externally-funded research program and teaching excellence.
  • Applicants must have a Ph.D. and ideally post-doctoral experience.
    • Program Overview

    Located in the heart of the Western Montana Rocky Mountains, The University of Montana-Missoula is a leading liberal arts institution in the region and the Division of Biological Sciences is an active and vital part of the College of Arts and Sciences.
    How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Applicants should send application materials (CV, statements of research and teaching interests, representative examples of publications, and names of three references) to:

    All materials can be submitted via:

    Thomas E Martin
    Chair
    Functional Morphologist Search Committee
    Division of Biological Sciences
    University of Montana
    Missoula, MT 59812
    Email: morph.search@mso.umt.edu

    Additional information on this position may be obtained at http://morphologist.dbs.umt.edu
    Notices & Disclaimers

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

    References
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