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
