Assistant Professor of Biology – Botanist The Biology Department at Lycoming College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position with a starting date of August 2025. Teaching responsibilities will include a core course in Plant Science, introductory-level courses for Biology, Ecology, and Environmental Science majors and non-majors, and one or more upper-level courses in the candidate’s areas of interest. Preference given to candidates with expertise in GIS. Opportunity exists to collaborate with the Lycoming College Clean Water Institute and utilize the Biology Field Station. The successful candidate is expected to engage our diverse student population in classes as well as in an undergraduate research program. Ph.D. is strongly preferred, but ABDs in the final stages of completion are also considered. Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level is preferred.
About Lycoming College Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and has been recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and supporting students in gaining the skills needed to succeed in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education. Ranked as a top 100 national liberal arts college, Lycoming offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, representing 31 states and territories, and 16 countries. International and domestic students of color comprise 37% of the student body with 53% women and 47% men. The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body benefits all students and community members and advances our goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed and engaged individuals. Lycoming College is an equal-opportunity employer. To apply: Applicants must apply online (https://lycomingcollege.applytojob.com/apply/0s3jIl2VNr/Assistant-Professor-Of-Biology-Botanist?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget) and should include a letter describing their teaching philosophy and how it aligns with the mission of a small liberal arts college, specifically inclusive excellence; their specific research interests including the involvement of undergraduates in research; curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references, at least one of which is able to speak to the candidate's teaching abilities. Inquiries may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Jeff Newman, at new...@lycoming.edu<mailto:new...@lycoming.edu> . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications submitted by December 20, 2024, will be given full consideration. Visit our website at https://www.lycoming.edu/biology/ to learn more about our department. Leslie O. Rieck (she/her/hers) Assistant Professor ONE COLLEGE PLACE I WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701 O: 570.321.4097 www.lycoming.edu<http://www.lycoming.edu/> [cid:image001.png@01DB4BAA.61D16D00]<https://www.lycoming.edu/> To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
