The successful candidate will complement existing strengths in integrative, interdisciplinary research in the department, and will be expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program comprising graduate and undergraduate students. Teaching duties involve a core undergraduate course in Evolution as well as an upper-division course in an area related to the successful candidate’s specialty. Office and laboratory space will be housed in Bell Hall. Core facilities available at GWU include greenhouses, genome sequencing, imaging, nano-fabrication, histology, flow-cytometry, and animal research space. Our location in Washington DC offers superior undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities through access to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, the National Zoo, The National Institutes of Health, and a consortium of DC-area universities, as well as the recently created Computational Biology Institute at GWU.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a Ph.D in evolutionary biology or a closely related field as well as a minimum of two years of postdoctoral training by the start of the position, a strong record of publications in scholarly journals, and teaching experience at the university level.
Advertised Salary: Other Benefits: Other Information:
The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for these positions. The University seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Our statement on diversity and inclusion: https://diversity.gwu.edu/gw-statement-diversity-and-inclusion-0.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, please complete an online faculty application and upload the following documents: (i) cover letter describing interests and qualifications for the position; (ii) curriculum vitae including a full list of publications; (iii) brief research and teaching statements; (iv) three recent publications; (v) a diversity statement that highlights any past experiences and future plans related to supporting a diverse and inclusive community; (vi) the names and contact information of three referees. Each statement (research, teaching, and diversity) should not exceed three pages. Letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at a later stage for candidates advancing to the second stage of the process. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on January 10th, 2022, and continue until the position is filled, pending final budgetary approval. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
Please contact Dr. Alex Pyron (
[email protected]), Chair of the Evolutionary Biology Faculty Search Committee, with any questions.
Department Link: Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Quick Link https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/88591
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Sample Publications
Other Documents Refer to Special Instructions to Applicants
Statement of Teaching and Research Interest
Optional Documents
Course Evaluations or Summaries
