Assistant Professor of Plant Ecology

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Position Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences at Marshall University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Plant Ecology position. The department will give preference to candidates with prior teaching experience in Ecology and strong quantitative skills. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Plant Ecology. Relevant postdoctoral experience is preferred. Demonstrated excellence in both teaching and research, as well as outstanding communication skills are desired. Experience with greenhouse management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursuing extramurally funded scientific research in an area of the candidate’s expertise.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate research students.
• Teaching BSC 320 Principles of Ecology, introductory biology, and upper-level/graduate offerings.
• Developing new course materials, including syllabi, lecture presentations and assessment tools.
• Contributing to the learning of undergraduate and graduate students, through class teaching, small group discussions and one-on-one sessions with individual students.
• Serving on departmental, college and/or university committees.
• The department seeks candidates who will contribute to the University’s general education curriculum with its emphasis on a common First-Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance students’ critical thinking, and to the College’s interdisciplinary programs of study.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have a PhD or equivalent in Plant Ecology or a closely-related discipline, a record of: research publications, active pursuit of external research funding and excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Postdoctoral research, experience mentoring research students and demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience.