Dear Readers: My colleagues and I wish to draw your attention to this
fine opportunity. We will be grateful if you would pass the information
on to qualified colleagues.
On behalf of the Search Committee,
Sincerely,
Patrick J. Webber, Professor, Michigan State University.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Chairperson, Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University
Michigan State University invites applications and nominations for the
position of Chairperson for its new Department of Plant Biology.
Candidates should be qualified to hold the rank of tenured Full
Professor. The Department has more than 30 faculty members, strong
graduate and undergraduate programs, and a support staff of career
professionals. It is built on the concept of integrating all
sub-disciplines of plant biology, ranging from evolution and ecology to
molecular genetics. It maintains a close working relationship with the
adjoining MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory and with other academic
units in the biological sciences. Research is conducted in a modern
research building, at an on-campus field facility, at the Kellogg
Biological Station, and at field sites throughout the world. The
Department is funded internally by the College of Natural Science and
the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station. The new chairperson will
have the opportunity to significantly influence the future direction of
the new department through the filling of several open positions.
The Chairperson is expected to provide leadership and to promote a
creative environment for instruction and research. Candidates must
possess an established record of scholarship, proven leadership and
interpersonal skills, and a vision of innovative programs in research
and education. Continuation of an active research program is encouraged
and supported.
Applicants and nominees should submit a complete curriculum vitae and
any supplemental material that they deem helpful for a preliminary
screening. Every effort will be made to maintain confidentiality until
the final slate of candidates is selected. Review of applications will
begin October 1, 2001, and will continue until the position is filled.
Please send application materials to:
Chairperson Search Committee
Department of Plant Biology
166 Plant Biology Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1312
Women and under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.