[Taxacom] Plant taxonomist position

[Richard Jensen]

I'm posting on behalf of a colleague.

College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biology
Taxonomic Botanist
Austin Peay State University


Nominations and applications are invited for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor-Taxonomic Botanist to begin August 2007.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: teach undergraduate and graduate courses from among the areas of i.e. Introductory Biology (majors and nonmajors), Botanical Diversity, Plant Taxonomy, and Field Botany; serve as curator for the APSU Herbarium; and develop an externally funded Masters-level research program involving students.

Required Qualifications:  A Ph.D. in botany, botanical ecology, or plant taxonomy is required, and college teaching experience is preferred. Candidate must have a record of scholarly achievement.  Experience in the use of innovative, inquiry-based methods of instruction and current molecular research techniques is beneficial.  Teaching assignments may involve travel to regional sites and/or distance learning venues.  Experience with the taxonomy, ecology and distribution of southeastern flora is required.

Application Procedure:  Please submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to: Office of Human Resources, Austin Peay State University, Attn: HR Faculty Applications, Department of Biology, PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044
Email: FacultyApplications at apsu.edu <mailto:FacultyApplications at apsu.edu>
Fax: (931) 221-7105

For questions pertaining to this position you may contact Dr. Don Dailey, Chair, Department of Biology at daileyd at apsu.edu or phone 931-221-7781

Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Minorities, women and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.  Austin Peay State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.


Richard Jensen, Professor
Department of Biology
Saint Mary’s College
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Tel: 574-284-4674