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Careers in the Plant SciencesAssistant Professor Botany/Plant PhysiologySouthern Oregon University - Ashland, OR, United States
Position Title:
Assistant Professor Botany/Plant Physiology
Position Type:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Application Review Begins:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Institution:
Southern Oregon University
Department/Division:
Biology
Field (e.g., systematics):
Botany and Plant Physiology
City:
Ashland, OR, United States
General Information:
The School of Science and Business at Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking candidates for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Biology – Botany/Plant Physiology.
Teaching responsibilities will include plant physiology (a core requirement of the major) and upper-division elective courses in their areas of expertise, which may include but is not limited to biogeochemistry, field botany, plant form and function, plant ecology, plant pathology and plant systematics. Additional teaching will include introductory courses in biology and may include development of science-based, non-majors general education courses. The position will work collaboratively with programs/majors in biology, ecology & conservation, and environmental science. Because SOU is located within the botanically diverse Klamath Mountains ecoregion, preference will be given to candidates whose teaching and research integrates botanical resources from the diverse Klamath Mountains ecoregion. Teaching may include online courses. We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The start date is September 2024 and the position will be open until filled with priority deadline of January 2nd, 2024.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Initial appointment at the rank of assistant professor requires a terminal degree in Biology, Botany, Plant Physiology, or related field, or ABD, from an accredited institution.
Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities will include plant physiology (a core requirement of the major) and upper-division elective courses in their areas of expertise, which may include but is not limited to biogeochemistry, field botany, plant form and function, plant ecology, plant pathology and plant systematics. Additional teaching will include introductory courses in biology and may include development of science-based, non-majors general education courses. The position will work collaboratively with programs/majors in biology, ecology & conservation, and environmental science. Because SOU is located within the botanically diverse Klamath Mountains ecoregion, preference will be given to candidates whose teaching and research integrates botanical resources from the diverse Klamath Mountains ecoregion. Teaching may include online courses.
Other responsibilities include advising, departmental and university service, curriculum development, research, professional affiliations as appropriate, and other responsibilities as assigned.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) teaching philosophy, 1 page max; (4) at least three professional references; (5) diversity statement, (6) research statement (in the research document section) particularly with undergraduates, 2 page max. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please contact Human Resources for assistance.
Web Link:
https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/11707
Compensation Range:
$65,508 - $69,520 (Assistant Prof YIR 1-4) commensurate with experience in a comparable faculty appointment and according to the SOU faculty collective bargaining agreement
Contact Name:
Melissa LaBonty, labontym@sou.edu
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