Two Tenure-Track Positions in Biological Sciences at Butler University Butler University is a private, comprehensive university with a strong tradition in the liberal arts and sciences, with about 4300 undergraduate students. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has 16 departments and programs, with the Department of Biological Sciences the largest in terms of the number of majors/minors. Our faculty consists of 15 (soon to be 16!) outstanding classroom and laboratory instructors who also maintain active research programs involving undergraduate students. There are startup funds available for these positions.
We will be searching for a mycologist and a botanist (who will also serve as the Director of the Friesner Herbarium). For both positions, a successful candidate will be expected to be able to contribute to at least one of our three introductory courses – genetics, cell and molecular biology, and/or ecology and evolutionary biology – and upper level electives in the areas of specialization. We are looking forward to finding talented colleagues that will expand elective course offerings for our students. The typical teaching load is two courses a semester, although the botanist/herbarium director will receive a course reduction due to the administrative duties associated with the herbarium. Butler University is located in Indianapolis, IN, a dynamic and affordable Midwestern city, with access to a variety of cultural events, festivals, fine dining, and glut of breweries. The job ads will be posted on the Chronicle of Higher Education's website in the next few days. Until then, inquiries can be directed to the department chair,Travis Ryan (tryan[at]butler[dot]edu).
