Careers in the Plant Sciences

Plant Ecologist Visiting Assistant Professor

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Edwardsville, IL, USA

Position Title: Plant Ecologist Visiting Assistant Professor
Position Type: Visiting Faculty
Application Review Begins: Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, April 04, 2025
Institution: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Department/Division: Department of Biological Sciences
Field (e.g., systematics):
City: Edwardsville, IL, USA
General Information:
Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. by the start of the fall 2025 term in biological sciences or related field with a specialization in plant ecology or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications: Post-doctoral teaching and/or research experience. Demonstrated record of an active research agenda.
Responsibilities: The Department of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor. We seek applicants with training in ecology or related disciplines, with a preferred focus on plant ecology. The successful candidate will share responsibility for teaching a general ecology course, an introductory biology course, and/or an upper division course in area of expertise.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.): To apply, send letter of application with statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and goals, curriculum vitae, copies/scans of all transcripts, names and contact information for three references, and up to three reprints. All materials should be sent to:

Chair, Visiting Assistant Professor Search Committee
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Department of Biological Sciences
Box 1651
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1651
USA

Electronic submission is encouraged. Electronic documents in PDF format should be e-mailed to: ecologist@siue.edu
Compensation Range: $61,000 -$62,500
Contact Name: Chair, Visiting Assistant Professor Search Committee, ecologist@siue.edu