Animal Physiologist Position

The Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University invites applications for an Animal Physiologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level beginning Fall, 2008, pending budgetary approval. A Ph.D. and relevant post-doctoral experience are required. Responsibilities will include teaching an undergraduate Human Physiology course for majors, other related courses and an upper level course in the applicant's area of expertise. Other responsibilities include establishment of a vigorous extramurally funded research program and supervision of undergraduate and graduate research in the department's B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Western Michigan University is a student-centered research university with a strong commitment to research excellence in the life sciences. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity.

Applicants should visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.htm to apply. Please submit a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests. In addition, please send three letters of recommendation to: Dr. C. Linn, Chair, Animal Physiologist Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5410, (Phone) 269-387-5615, (Fax) 269-387-5609, (E-mail) cindy.linn@wmich.edu. Review of applications will begin Feb. 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Western Michigan University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with applicable federal and state law.