Biology Department Chair
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

The Department of Biology in the College of Natural Sciences at Colorado State University has an open search for the Chair of the Department. Candidates who hold a Ph.D. in Biology or an allied field, with (1) a proven record of excellence in research and teaching, (2) evidence of effective leadership, and (3) eligibility to hold the rank of Full Professor at an Carnegie RU/VH institution are encouraged to apply. This is a twelve-month, full-time position with salary and other forms of support commensurate with qualifications. For full consideration, applications (which includes 4 documents: a letter of intent, statement of leadership experience and skills pertaining to research, teaching, and outreach, a current curriculum vitae, statement of research, and list of references) should be combined into one pdf document and submitted electronically via http://cns.natsci.colostate.edu/employment/BiologyChair by November 15, 2012. Application materials, including letters of recommendation of semifinalist candidates will be made available for review by the Biology Faculty. The full job description can also be found at http://cns.biology.colostate.edu/employment. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates. Inquiries should be addressed to P. Shing Ho, Chair, Biology Chair Search Committee, College of Natural Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1801, email: Shing.Ho@ColoState.edu.