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                                        Robert W. Hastings

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Southeastern Louisiana University seeks an individual at the level of Full
Professor (or Associate with demonstrated excellence) with
expertise in environmental biology to serve as the Edward G. Schlieder
Endowed Chair of Environmental Studies in the Department of Biological
Sciences.  This individual will be expected to enhance research and
education programs centered around Southeastern's research station in the
oligohaline wetlands of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, a large estuarine
system.  Potential areas of environmental study include (but are not
limited to) estuarine ecology and biogeochemistry, conservation, trophic
interactions, restoration ecology, systems and landscape modeling, or
fisheries research.  This individual will be expected to work closely with
government agencies, educators, and the private sector in addressing
environmental problems and implementing new technologies that will enhance
ecosystem productivity and sustainability.  The candidate must have a
distinguished history of refereed publications, invited presentations, and
proven success in obtaining substantial extramural support.  Interested
applicants are encouraged to submit a packet including (1) a two to four
page narrative describing how the applicant would use the endowed
professorship to enhance their academic productivity and Southeastern's
interdisciplinary program in environmental studies, including graduate and
undergraduate research opportunities, (2) a current vitae, and (3) names of
three to five references to Dr. Nick Norton, Department Head, Department of
Biological Sciences, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
70402-0736.  Screening will begin March 1, 1998, and continue until the
position is filled.
        Southeastern Louisiana University has over 15,000 students and has
been one of the nation's fastest growing universities for the past five
years.  The Department of Biological Sciences has 32 full-time faculty, over
30 graduate students, and is housed in four buildings, one of which is
undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation (for details, including other
open positions in the department, refer to our web page at
http://www.selu.edu/Biology). Southeastern is committed to a continued
diversification of its faculty and particularly encourages applications from
minority and female candidates.