This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12568833\ 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.\ \ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement on Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans\ \ Terms of Appointment\ \ Full-time, academic year appointment beginning Fall 2025\ 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. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, se\ \ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \

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