Wellesley College invites applications for a Botany Fellow, to begin Summer/Fall 2013. There is a strong legacy of botany at Wellesley, and the WCBG have remarkable plant collections in 15 greenhouses and 22 acres of botanic gardens, all adjacent to the Science Center. For more information about the WCBG, including our educational mission, please see http://new.wellesley.edu/wcbg.
The Botany Fellow is a two year full-time post-doctoral position, with a possibility for a third year. The Fellow will mentor student research, conduct research relevant to the mission of the WCBG, teach one course per semester on such topics as Agroecology or Biodiversity, and participate in the science outreach activities of the WCBG. The salary will be $50,000, plus benefits, with additional funds for moving costs, research expenses and travel to conferences. While the Botany Fellow position is particularly well-suited to those interested in attaining faculty positions at liberal arts colleges, there should be no expectation that the Fellowship will lead to a regular faculty appointment at Wellesley. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in botany, ecology, sustainable agriculture, or other relevant fields. Important criteria for the appointment include: evidence of outstanding scholarship, a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, potential for collaborative research, and a willingness to be an active and collegial member of the WCBG and college communities. We are looking for a person who will make good use of the WCBGs botanical resources from the plant collections to the student farm and Edible Ecosystem garden - to increase opportunities for student learning at Wellesley. To apply, please visit https://career.wellesley.edu. Applications must include the following: a letter describing your scholarly and pedagogical interests, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials through our application site, please email us at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin 25 March 2013. Please address all inquiries to Kristina Jones, WCBG Director, at [email protected]. Employer Information: Wellesley is a womens college and a leading undergraduate, liberal arts college. Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
