Biologist-Ecology/Botany
Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning August 1, 2002.
Qualifications: Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in the area of Ecology or Botany or expect to complete Ph.D. requirements by June 30, 2002. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate excellence in both teaching and the potential to maintain a strong undergraduate research program. Willingness to teach non-majors biology is essential and experience with TEM is desirable.
Responsibilities: Normal duties include twelve hours of undergraduate teaching per semester, advising, and department and university responsibilities. Academic rank and salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. For details about this position, visit: http://www.belmont.edu/science/biosearch.htm.
Belmont University: A coeducational university located in Nashville, TN, Belmont is a student-centered, teaching university focusing on academic excellence. The university is dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an academically challenging education in a Christian community and is affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. With approximately 200 full-time faculty from diverse Christian backgrounds and an enrollment of 3100 students, Belmont offers baccalaureate degrees in 57 programs, master’s degrees in eight programs, and one doctoral degree. Belmont’s vision is to be a premier teaching university bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.
Application Process: Each applicant should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, statement indicating how his/her knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared him/her to support Belmont's vision, mission, and values, copies of all transcripts, and the names of at least three professional references by e-mail (murphrees@mail.belmont.edu) or by mail to:

Dr. C. Steven Murphree
Department of Biology
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212-3757

Application Deadline: Applications received after January 7, 2002 will not be guaranteed consideration.

Belmont is an EOE/AA employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.