Assistant Professor of Biology
About The Position
Northwest Missouri State University is seeking a plant ecologist with a background in plant diversity, taxonomy, and local flora to teach undergraduate coursework in plant biology and advanced courses dealing with plant diversity. The position is tenure-track, full-time, and on a 9-month contract. The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory and upper-level courses, contribute to curriculum development, develop scholarly activity with students, manage the departmental greenhouse and herbarium, serve on committees, and provide student support.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in biology or related scientific discipline.
- ABD candidates will be considered.
- Good classroom management and lecture skills.
Nice To Haves
- Background in plant diversity, taxonomy, and local flora.
- Ability to contribute to the curriculum by offering courses in evolution, plant anatomy, plant physiology or other areas of the candidate’s specialization.
Responsibilities
- Teach an introductory survey (100 level) of organismal diversity and ecology for biology majors, including an associated laboratory component.
- Teach an upper-level field course focusing upon Local Flora of the region.
- Teach an upper-level course in plant biology and associated laboratory.
- Contribute to the biology discipline curriculum in other ways by offering courses in the candidate’s area of expertise (e.g., evolution, plant physiology, plant anatomy).
- Alternatively, contribute to offerings of the biology survey for non-science majors as a part of the general education curriculum.
- Cover a typical annual teaching load of 12 load hours per term (fall and spring).
- Develop scholarly activity that involves undergraduate and/or master’s students.
- Manage the departmental greenhouse and herbarium.
- Serve the School and University on committees as assigned.
- Provide additional student support in the form of academic advisement, mentorship, or other student assistance as appropriate.
- Hold seven office hours/week.
- Other duties assigned by the Chair.
Benefits
- Textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
