ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE-TRACK) AND HERBARIA DIRECTOR (Vascular Plant Systematics) Biological Sciences College of Science Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and Herbaria Director position (see http://www.herbarium.lsu.edu) Exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level will also be considered. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded, specimen-based research program in vascular plant systematics; teach undergraduate and graduate classes; curate and further develop LSU’s Herbaria collections with support of a recently enhanced endowment and a collections manager; and participate in extracurricular activities at LSU. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in plant biology or related area; a successful record of independent research in vascular plant systematics; and experience in collecting, managing, and using herbarium specimens in research. Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral experience preferred. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is November 30, 2015, or until a candidate is selected. Anticipated start date is August 2016. We encourage applications from women and minorities. Apply online for position #029339 at www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu, where application materials are uploaded, including a statement of how you would help LSU attain the goals stated in Flagship 2020: http://www.lsu.edu/flagshipagenda LSU IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER Quick link at ad URL: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central? quickFind=59946
