Assistant Professor of Biology, School of Natural Sciences

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Tenure Track, Full-time, 9-month contract

PRIMARY DUTY:

Seeking a plant ecologist with a background in plant diversity, taxonomy, and local flora to teach undergraduate coursework in plant biology as well as advanced courses dealing with plant diversity. Teaching responsibilities are likely to include an introductory course in organismal diversity and ecology as well as upper-level courses in field botany and plant biology. The ability to contribute to the curriculum by offering courses in evolution, plant anatomy, plant physiology or other areas of the candidate’s specialization are highly desirable

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Possibilities may include, but are not limited to, coursework in evolution, plant physiology, and plant anatomy.
• Alternatively, the candidate may be asked to 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Ph.D. in biology or related scientific discipline. ABD candidates will be considered.

Skills: Good classroom management and lecture skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical university classroom, office, laboratory, and field conditions.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:

Common classroom teaching equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and equipment for field studies.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom, laboratory, and field.

TO APPLY:

Please submit:

(1) a letter of application which describes your teaching experience and suitability for the position

(2) a statement of teaching philosophy

(3) a current curriculum vitae

(4) a statement of research interests

(5) unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

(6) contact information for three professional references

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:

Biologist Search Committee

Department of Natural Sciences

Northwest Missouri State University

800 University Drive

Maryville, MO 64468-6001

Phone: (660) 562-1388

E-mail: natsci@nwmissouri.edu