Microbiologist. Tenure track assistant professor position available August 2012. Earned doctorate in Microbiology or related discipline required; research interests using molecular approaches to address current problems in Microbiology are highly desirable. Successful applicant must be qualified to teach Microbial Physiology, Microbial Ecology, General Microbiology, and special topics courses or graduate courses as needed. Candidate is expected to establish an active, externally funded research program involving graduate and/or undergraduate students. Finalists must successfully complete the interview process and teaching demonstration. Mail one copy of all official university transcripts, statements of teaching and research philosophies, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Xin Fan, Department of Biology, West Chester University, West Chester PA 19383 or email to microbiology.search@wcupa.edu. Review of completed applications begins on January 6, 2012 and continues until position is filled. For more details and full ad visit http://www.wcupa.edu/scripts/vacancies/v-list.asp, call 610-436-2281or email xfan@wcupa.edu AA/EOE. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background and consumer reporting checks.