Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Plant Ecology Department of Biology Primary Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities will include ecology, habitat management, other specialty courses, and introductory biology courses for majors and non-majors. The successful candidate will be expected to develop new courses in plant ecology and/or forestry. Undergraduate advising of biology majors will be required. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program in population, community, or molecular ecology of plants involving undergraduate and graduate students. Required Qualifications • Ph.D. or ABD (with Ph.D. by August 2016) in a related field (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university). • Evidence of active research in plant ecology or forestry with the potential to engage Southeast students in research activities. • Experience teaching at college/university level as a graduate assistant, instructor or above. • Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community • Demonstrated commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and awareness of issues affecting women and minorities. As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning and the Office of Online Learning. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion. Departmental Information: Information regarding the Department of Biology can be found at http://www.semo.edu/biology/ Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience. The University provides an excellent benefits package including retirement, medical, sick leave, holidays, individual and dependent tuition benefits. Application Deadline: The position is available fall 2016 and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 1st, 2015. Required Information: To apply, submit the following items online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/semoedu/default.cfm?promotionaljobs=1 • Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications and how you learned of this position • Current curriculum vitae • Statement of Teaching Philosophy • Statement of Research Interests • Unofficial copies of transcripts (official undergraduate and graduate transcripts required for employment) • Name and contact information of three references University Facts: Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive regional state university with seven colleges and schools, 12,000 students, and a faculty and staff of over 1,100. Southeast, a moderately selective institution, offers baccalaureate, masters and specialist degrees, and participates in joint doctoral programs with the University of Missouri. Cape Girardeau, a historic city overlooking the Mississippi River, is the hub of a thriving county with a population of approximately 71,000. Serving a region of more than 500,000 people, it is the largest center for retail, medical, manufacturing, communications, and cultural activities between St. Louis and Memphis.
