Director of Marine Laboratory/Biology Professor
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the newly-endowed position of Director of the Bowdoin College Marine Laboratory and Professor of Biology. We seek an established scholar with a record of excellence in teaching and research, with a demonstrated track record of extramural funding and mentoring of undergraduate research.

Applications and nominations are welcomed from all fields of marine biology, ranging from molecular-genetic to evolution/ecology, with the expectation that the successful candidate will establish and oversee an active research program at Bowdoin's flowing seawater marine lab.

The Bowdoin College Marine Lab is located at the Coastal Studies Center, a 118-acre College-owned property on Orr's Island, approximately 8 miles from the Bowdoin campus, occupying a unique and attractive location with direct access to diverse coastal and upland habitats (http://www.bowdoin.edu/coastal-studies-center). The College offers competitive salaries and start-up packages, a 2-1 teaching load, small classes, a culture of student research, and excellent research and grant support infrastructure.

Nominations and expressions of interest may be directed to Cristle Collins Judd, Dean for Academic Affairs at cjudd@bowdoin.edu.

Visit http://www.bowdoin.edu/about/employment/index.shtml to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin will begin October 19, 2012. Bowdoin College is committed to equality through Affirmative Action, and is an equal opportunity employer.