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Careers in the Plant SciencesAssistant Professor of Plant and/or GIS EcologyCoe College - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Plant and/or GIS Ecology
Position Type:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Application Review Begins:
Friday, October 31, 2025
Application Deadline:
Friday, December 19, 2025
Institution:
Coe College
Department/Division:
Biology
Field (e.g., systematics):
Plant Ecology, Botany and/or Spatial Analysis
City:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
General Information:
Coe College invites applications from dynamic, student-centered individuals for a full- time tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology to begin in the Fall of 2026. 9-month academic year appointment.
The Department is interested in applicants who will complement our commitment to undergraduate education, and who will enhance and expand the expertise and experiences represented through the faculty. This position will expand the Environmental Science side of our departmental expertise and is open with respect to sub-specialty. https://www.coe.edu/academics/majors-areas-study/biology
Qualifications/Requirements:
Ph.D. in Ecology, Plant Biology, Botany or a related field, with post-doctoral and GIS experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching, including the use of inclusive pedagogies along with strong mentoring and academic support of undergraduate student populations of diverse backgrounds. An active research agenda that can be modified for undergraduate research, with a publication record in appropriate scientific journals in the candidate’s field of expertise. Previous experience working with undergraduates is also strongly preferred. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States as Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Coe College policy.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate courses in Ecology and/or GIS for Biology majors.
Additional rotating duties across semesters would likely also include: designing and teaching both an upper-level elective with lab in the candidate’s field of expertise, as well as teaching the organismal and ecologically-focused lecture with lab, which is part of the sequence for first year biology majors. The ability to teach courses such as Spatial Statistics, Field Botany, Evolution, Invertebrate Biology, Environmental Studies or similar topics is also desirable. When course rotations allow, participation in interdisciplinary and First Year Seminar teaching is also expected. The normal course load typically includes two lecture courses and two labs per semester. Non-teaching responsibilities include student-faculty research, student advising, prospective student recruitment, and committee work.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
Applications can be submitted through a link found by using the URL posted below and should include:
Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial) Statements on both research interests and teaching philosophy.
Compensation Range:
TBD, based upon experience
Contact Name:
Dr. Michael R. Leonardo (Search Chair), mleonard@coe.edu
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