Assistant Professor of Plant Biology (Systematics) / Human Resource Services

Notice Date

August 8, 2008

Closing Date

Review of applications begins on October 1, but the position will remain open until filled.

Position Available

September 1, 2009

Rank and Salary

Assistant Professor, full-time, tenure track position; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience + benefits package

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities will include: a field-based botany course, introductory biology (majors or non-majors) and an upper division course in one’s expertise.
Establish a research program that engages students.
Opportunities also exist for faculty to participate in courses in the first-year experience program, global education, environmental studies or other interdisciplinary programs.

Qualifications

Ph.D. required by start date (Sept. 1, 2009).
Expertise in plant systematics.
Enthusiastic botanist who is committed to excellence in teaching at a predominately undergraduate institution such as ours.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose research utilize phylogenetic methods to answer fundamental questions in botany, and might additionally use genomics tools.
An interest in helping to maintain our herbarium is desired.

Application Procedure

Send in hard copy, an application letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. Mary Ellard-Ivey
Chair of the Plant Systematics Search Committee
Dept. of Biology
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447

Electronic applications will not be accepted.

For more information see http://www.nsci.plu.edu/biol/jobs.htm

Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) enrolls 3,600 students and is committed to finding connections between the liberal arts and professional schools and to promoting international education. The majority of our faculty have lived abroad or speak a second language. Tacoma is located on the Puget Sound of Washington, a uniquely scenic and biologically diverse region. Seattle and Mt. Rainier are about 40 miles from the suburban campus. PLU enjoys a healthy and progressive relationship with the ELCA. We serve a diverse student body, endorse the goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively seek applications from women and underrepresented groups.