Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology - Plant

Adams State University•Alamosa, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biology Department at Adams State University invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in plant biology. We are seeking a broadly trained plant biologist to join an engaged and vibrant faculty committed to excellence in undergraduate education. Primary responsibilities include teaching multiple upper-division lecture and laboratory courses in plant ecology, plant systematics, plant physiology, mycology, and/or vegetation management. Participation in lower-division biology courses, including general biology, non-majors biology, ecology or evolution may also be required. While we are primarily an institution focused on teaching excellence, tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain currency in their field and conduct scholarly or creative activity. The ability to involve undergraduate students in research is valued. Faculty also provide service to the department, university, and community. With small class sizes, a diverse student population, and opportunities for one-on-one mentoring, our campus environment lends itself well to those who are interested in being a positive influence in the lives of students. Candidates should demonstrate that they possess (1) a commitment to student-centered instruction, 2) a knowledge of or willingness to develop skills in high-impact and inclusive pedagogy in the context of biology education, and 3) a plan for conducting research/scholarly activity at a primarily undergraduate institution. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse faculty, staff, and students within the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and across campus.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biology with a background in botany/plant biology; or ABD with expected completion date within 6 months of employment.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning.
Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with, the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University’s student population, including students with different abilities (e.g. physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity minded, inclusive practices within the classroom.
Demonstrated commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
Knowledge of or experience with high-impact, active teaching strategies
Commitment to undergraduate inquiry-based laboratory and field-based instruction
Ability or experience working with historically under-served and/or underrepresented populations, and first-generation college students.
Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.
Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.
Demonstrated self-awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation towards teaching.
Demonstrated decision-making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and background as strengths.

Responsibilities

Teaching multiple upper-division lecture and laboratory courses in plant ecology, plant systematics, plant physiology, mycology, and/or vegetation management.
Participation in lower-division biology courses, including general biology, non-majors biology, ecology or evolution may also be required.
Maintain currency in their field and conduct scholarly or creative activity.
Involve undergraduate students in research.
Provide service to the department, university, and community.