Plant Biology position at Kansas State University

ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

The Division of Biology at Kansas State University invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor
position beginning in the 2008/2009 academic year. We seek an
individual who will establish an outstanding, extramurally funded
research program within the general area of plant molecular biology.
The successful candidate will complement existing strengths in
molecular, cellular, and plant biology on campus, and will also
contribute to graduate and undergraduate instruction to a diverse
population in the Division of Biology. Minimum requirements for an
appointment at the Assistant Professor rank include a Ph.D. degree and
post-doctoral experience. Minimum requirements for an appointment at
the Associate Professor rank include a Ph.D. degree and post-doctoral
experience, plus an independent, nationally recognized research
program, with current extramural funding, and demonstrated excellence
in teaching. The position includes a competitive salary and start-up
package. The Division of Biology ([Only registered users see links. ])
features a diverse, collegial, and interactive faculty who
collectively bring in over $10 million per year in extramural research
funding, and includes a research and graduate training program in
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology ([Only registered users see links. ]
mcdb). KSU is a major research university with excellent research
facilities, and is located in Manhattan, a pleasant college town of
roughly 50,000 people in the rolling Flint Hills region of northeast
Kansas.

Applicants should indicate rank at which they wish to be considered,
and should submit (either electronically or by mail) a comprehensive
curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests,
representative publications, and have three letters of reference sent
to: Dr. Ruth Welti, Chair; Plant Molecular Biology Search Committee;
Division of Biology; 116 Ackert Hall; Kansas State University;
Manhattan, KS 66506-4901. Email: [Only registered users see links. ]. Review of
applications will begin December 10, 2007 and continue until the
position is filled. KSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees.