Faculty positions in Ecology (Duke Kunshan University (DKU))

Duke Kunshan University (DKU) invites applications for faculty positions in Ecology in areas including but not limited to general ecology, biogeochemistry, ecosystem science, global change biology, ecophysiology, food web ecology, microbial ecology, population biology, ecological modeling, and systems ecology. These positions are open with regard to rank including tenured, tenure track and nontenure track. Mid-career and senior faculty are especially encouraged to apply. In order to meet Chinese visa requirements, prior to the position start date international (non-Chinese) candidates must have worked full-time for at least two years (including post-doctoral work) after receiving their Bachelor’s degree. DKU is a collaborative partnership of Duke University, Wuhan University and the Municipality of Kunshan, China (https://dukekunshan.edu.cn/). Our campus provides an innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate liberal arts experience to a student body that will number 2000 students and 150+ faculty, with an acceptance rate of <8% and a student body represented by over 40 countries. We also offer a series of Master’s level graduate programs. The DKU pedagogical model draws on the best of Duke’s educational experience and resources to reimagine undergraduate instruction on an intimate campus setting. Similar to the best liberal arts colleges in the United States, DKU values dedication to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment, as well as a strong commitment to successful scholarly engagement and research. This includes research with undergraduate students. As a whole, the Duke Kunshan faculty will have strong commitments to teaching and research, and outstanding quality in both areas will be highly valued. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an appropriate field. Research experience at a postdoctoral level (or greater) and teaching experience are desirable, as is experience working in an interdisciplinary setting. Applicants should provide a cover letter including a clear statement of the candidate’s specific interest in DKU, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and the names and contact information for three references. All materials should be submitted through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14441 . The search committee also invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations and questions about the positions may be sent to integrated-science-search@dukekunshan.edu.cn using “Biology Ecology Search” as the subject line. Priority will be given to applications received by October 15, 2019; we will accept applications until the positions are filled. The DKU campus is 37 miles west of Shanghai in Kunshan, and is connected to Shanghai via an 18- minute high-speed train and a subway-light rail train system. DKU provides internationally competitive compensation, housing allowance, child education benefits (for applicable faculty positions), and a discretionary fund or start-up package. As an international intellectual community that encourages diversity, openness and creative learning, DKU welcomes outstanding faculty from around the world who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to a global learning and research environment. DKU particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and minorities. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Duke Kunshan University (DKU) invites applications for faculty positions in Ecology in areas including
but not limited to general ecology, biogeochemistry, ecosystem science, global change biology,
ecophysiology, food web ecology, microbial ecology, population biology, ecological modeling, and
systems ecology. These positions are open with regard to rank including tenured, tenure track and nontenure track. Mid-career and senior faculty are especially encouraged to apply. In order to meet Chinese
visa requirements, prior to the position start date international (non-Chinese) candidates must have
worked full-time for at least two years (including post-doctoral work) after receiving their Bachelor’s
degree.

DKU is a collaborative partnership of Duke University, Wuhan University and the Municipality of
Kunshan, China (https://dukekunshan.edu.cn/). Our campus provides an innovative, interdisciplinary
undergraduate liberal arts experience to a student body that will number 2000 students and 150+ faculty,
with an acceptance rate of <8% and a student body represented by over 40 countries. We also offer a
series of Master’s level graduate programs. The DKU pedagogical model draws on the best of Duke’s
educational experience and resources to reimagine undergraduate instruction on an intimate campus
setting.

Similar to the best liberal arts colleges in the United States, DKU values dedication to teaching excellence
in a liberal arts environment, as well as a strong commitment to successful scholarly engagement and
research. This includes research with undergraduate students. As a whole, the Duke Kunshan faculty will
have strong commitments to teaching and research, and outstanding quality in both areas will be highly
valued.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in an appropriate field. Research experience at a
postdoctoral level (or greater) and teaching experience are desirable, as is experience working in an
interdisciplinary setting. Applicants should provide a cover letter including a clear statement of the
candidate’s specific interest in DKU, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and
the names and contact information for three references. All materials should be submitted through
Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14441 . The search committee also
invites and encourages letters of nomination for potential candidates. Nominations and questions about
the positions may be sent to integrated-science-search@dukekunshan.edu.cn using “Biology Ecology
Search” as the subject line. Priority will be given to applications received by October 15, 2019; we will
accept applications until the positions are filled.

The DKU campus is 37 miles west of Shanghai in Kunshan, and is connected to Shanghai via an 18-
minute high-speed train and a subway-light rail train system. DKU provides internationally competitive
compensation, housing allowance, child education benefits (for applicable faculty positions), and a
discretionary fund or start-up package.

As an international intellectual community that encourages diversity, openness and creative learning,
DKU welcomes outstanding faculty from around the world who contribute diverse perspectives and
experiences to a global learning and research environment. DKU particularly welcomes applications from
underrepresented groups and minorities.

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