POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences for full-time, tenure-
track appointment.
Effective Date: August 1, 2010
Qualifications: Applicants must have completed all requirements for a
Ph.D. in botany or related discipline by August 1, 2010, with training or
teaching experience in plant taxonomy.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will teach primarily
introductory biology, including the majorsÂ’ and non-majorsÂ’ sequences,
plant taxonomy, plus upper division offerings depending on expertise and
departmental needs. A typical teaching load is 12 credit hours per
semester. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, service
to the department and the university, and other scholarly activities
normally associated with the department. Preference will be given to
individuals with demonstrated undergraduate teaching excellence and a
clear plan for involving undergraduates in research.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.
The University: The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary campus
in the University of Tennessee System. The campus is located in Northwest
Tennessee approximately 125 miles north of Memphis and 150 miles west of
Nashville. The University of Tennessee at Martin has a combined graduate
and undergraduate enrollment of approximately 8,100 students. The emphasis
is solidly on excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. We seek
candidates who demonstrate a similar commitment.
Application: Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current
vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, an official transcript for the
terminal degree, and arrange for three original, current letters of
reference to be sent. Incomplete or electronic submissions will not be
considered. Applications should be sent to: Dr. Jennifer Greenwood, Plant
Taxonomist Search Committee Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, 247
Brehm Hall, 574 University Street, The University of Tennessee at Martin,
Martin, TN 38238.
Closing Date: The Search Committee will begin evaluating complete
applications April 9, 2010, and will continue until a suitable candidate
is identified.
UT Martin is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.
The University seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified
applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender,
age, disability or Vietnam veteran status, are strongly encouraged to
apply.
