at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Title: Plant Ecologist Visiting Assistant Professor (FA25-041)
Location: Edwardsville, IL
Faculty Position FA25-041
March 3rd 2025
Position Title
Plant Ecologist Visiting Assistant Professor
Hiring Unit
Department of Biological Sciences
Job Description/Responsibilities
The Department of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor. We seek applicants with training in ecology or related disciplines, with a preferred focus on plant ecology. The successful candidate will share responsibility for teaching a general ecology course, an introductory biology course, and/or an upper division course in area of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. by the start of the fall 2025 term in biological sciences or related field with a specialization in plant ecology or a related discipline.
Preferred:
Post-doctoral teaching and/or research experience. Demonstrated record of an active research agenda.
Terms of Appointment
Full-time, academic year appointment beginning Fall 2025, with potential for renewal up to three years.
Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.
Source of Funds
State
Salary
$61,000 -$62,500
For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits
Application Process
To apply, send letter of application with statement of teaching philosophy, statement ofresearch interests and goals, curriculum vitae, copies/scans of all transcripts, names and contact information for three references, and up to three reprints. All materials should be sent to:
Chair, Visiting Assistant Professor Search Committee
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Department of Biological Sciences
Box 1651
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1651
USA
Electronic submission is encouraged.
Electronic documents in PDF format should be emailed to:
ecologist@siue.edu
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin on April 4, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.
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