The Department of Biological Sciences at Murray State University invites applicants for a tenure-track position to begin August 2018. The Department offers both undergraduate and graduate (M.S.) degrees in a broad range of disciplines (http://www.murraystate/edu/biology).
The successful candidate will 1) teach introductory and upper-level courses in biology, including Botany, Field Botany and Systematic Botany; 2) conduct research, pursue external funding, and advise student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; 3) advise students toward careers in the ecological and evolutionary sciences and/or other fields; and 4) curate the MSU Herbarium. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biology, Botany or closely related discipline with postdoctoral teaching or research experience. Candidates must be able to teach courses in General Biology (majors and non-majors), Botany, Systematic Botany and other courses in their area of expertise. Candidates must demonstrate research potential in plant biology as evidenced by recent peer-reviewed publication and/or grants. Candidates must have ability to mentor undergraduate and master’s research students. Preference will be given to candidates with excellent teaching skills including use of modern classroom technologies and herbarium or similar curatorial experience. Candidates can apply at: https://www.murraystatejobs.com/postings/7172 Questions: contact Dr. Kate He, Chair, Plant Biology Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071. Email: [email protected]
