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Biology Instructor, St. Olaf

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St. Olaf requests applications for an instructor in Biology to teach Evolution and Diversity Course (Biology 126) in Spring, 2010.

Biology Instructor St. Olaf requests applications for an instructor in Biology to teach Evolution and Diversity Course (Biology 126) in Spring, 2010. In this core course, students study the mechanisms of evolution, the evolutionary history of biological diversity, and the diversity of life. The structure and function of organisms are compared within an ecological/evolutionary context. Key adaptations to survival are examined among organisms from bacteria and protists to plants, fungi, and animals. Labs investigate population genetics, phylogeny, form, and behavior of selected organisms and provide experience in experimental design and scientific writing. Students attend lectures plus one 2.5-hour laboratory per week. Applicants should have completed their PhD (or be close). Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, graduate and undergraduate transcripts and names of three references to Charles E. Umbanhowar Jr. Biology Chair Regents Hall St. Olaf College 1520 Saint Olaf Ave Northfield, MN 55057. ceumb@stolaf.edu Review of applications will begin November 5. A liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in its students, faculty and staff. The college is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching, research, and/or service.