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Careers in the Plant SciencesAssistant Professor of BiologyWest Texas A&M University - Canyon, Texas, USA
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Biology
Position Type:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Application Review Begins:
Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Application Deadline:
Friday, August 01, 2025
Institution:
West Texas A&M University
Department/Division:
Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Field (e.g., systematics):
Botany and/or Plant Ecology
City:
Canyon, Texas, USA
General Information:
Qualifications/Requirements:
Necessary Qualifications:
An earned Ph.D. in Biology or related area from an accredited institution. ABD will not be considered. Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching related to the courses listed above. Willingness to teach 9 adjusted contact hours (ACH) per semester. Competency in research, as evidenced by publications (full citations) in genuine peer-reviewed journals. Experience in seeking/obtaining funding (including documentation of awards and amounts). Excellent quantitative, computer, written, and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in instruction and mentoring of student research. An interest in and ability to teach botany and plant classification. Demonstrated experience in seeking/obtaining extramural funding (including documentation of awards and amounts). Demonstrated ability and skills in leadership, mentoring, and building teamwork. Experience in developing collaborative research with other scientists, research centers and/or agencies and organizations.
Responsibilities:
Work Performed:
Teaching selected undergraduate and graduate courses, such as General Biology, Botany, and Plant Classification with the possibility of developing new courses based on candidate's experience and expertise. Developing a dynamic research program by attracting new grants and opportunities that would allow undergraduate and graduate student participation. Conducting professional service for the institution, academic field, and community. Recruiting students for the undergraduate and graduate programs in Life, Earth, & Environmental Sciences Advising students on matters of degree plans, course scheduling, and other academic matters
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
We require the following:
Letter of interest or cover letter Curriculum Vitae Portfolio of creative work (where applicable) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable) Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate) Three professional references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu.
Compensation Range:
Contact Name:
Dale Stevens, drstevens@wtamu.edu
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