Full time, tenure-track position available in Plant Structure and Evolution at Ohio University (https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/28784).
For full consideration, you must apply by NOVEMBER 4 2018. There are still 4 days left to apply! We would love a diverse group of applicants. If you are an early career researcher, please consider applying. And if you are a more established researcher, please forward and encourage applications from your colleagues or members in your research group. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Environmental and Plant Biology at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio seeks an individual for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position beginning August 16, 2019. The Department of Environmental and Plant Biology (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/plantbio/) consists of 13 full-time faculty, 22 graduate students, and 90 undergraduate majors. Further information about Ohio University can be found at the University’s Web site: http://www.ohio.edu. Duties of this position include teaching, research, advising and mentoring students, and service to the department and/or university. Primary teaching responsibilities will be three courses per year and include introductory undergraduate-level courses in plant biology (majors and non-majors) and upper-level undergraduate/graduate courses, including Plant Anatomy and Morphology and Plant Evolution. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an outstanding externally-funded research program in plant structure and evolution at the organismal level. We are looking for individuals who are committed to undergraduate teaching and developing a research program that includes Ph.D., M.S. and undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds. Consideration given to applicants with a background and interest in plant anatomy, morphology, and evolution; and those with backgrounds in comparative and/or developmental approaches, coupled with expertise in one or more of the following: Omics technologies, phylogenetics, and developmental genetics. Candidates with teaching experience as an instructor of record for lecture/lab course(s) are encouraged to apply. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in plant biology, morphology, anatomy, evolution, or a related field and 1 or more years of post-doctoral work prior to the start date of the appointment. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To apply, complete and submit an online application (https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/28784) and attach required documents (CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests/goals, 2-3 publications representative of your research, unofficial transcripts for graduate work, contact information for 3 references, and recommendation letters submitted directly by your 3 references). Please direct questions to Dr. Allan M. Showalter ([email protected]), Department Chair. For full consideration, apply by November 4, 2018.
