Bioinformatics Faculty Position at Cal Poly Pomona

[cwlamunyon]

The Biological Sciences Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in bioinformatics, beginning September 2012. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to use computational tools to address biological questions. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, or related field. Post-doctoral experience and previous teaching experience are preferred. The successful candidate will have the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching, and for developing an externally-funded research program that will involve undergraduate and Master's students. Teaching responsibilities will include a bioinformatics course, contributions to introductory biology courses and other undergraduate courses related to the individual's area of expertise, and the development of additional specialty courses. Interdisciplinary research collaborations are encouraged. Cal Poly Pomona is a comprehensive Master’s level university with a diverse student body. The successful candidate will have demonstrated an ability to be responsive to the educational equity goals of the university and its increasing ethnic diversity and international character. Applicants are encouraged to forward the following documents electronically: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) statement of teaching philosophy, (3) proposed plan of research, (4) representative publication reprints, (5) the names and contact information of five references, and (6) a cover letter that describes how the candidate’s training and experience suits the duties and qualifications of the position to: Chair, Bioinformatics Search Committee, Biological Sciences Department, California State Polytechnic University, 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768-4132 at [email protected]. Review of applications begins on December 5, 2011. Official transcripts and three letters of reference will be required of all finalists. For further information, visit the Department web site at: http://www.csupomona.edu/~biology.