[Taxacom] plant systematist position

[Margaret Dietrich]

Plant Systematist – Assistant Professor
Grand Valley State University, MI
The Biology Department at Grand Valley State University is seeking a
PLANT SYSTEMATIST for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor
level to start in the Fall 2008. A Ph.D. in Botany or Biology with
expertise in systematics or fields that use the tools of systematics
(such as biogeography, etc.) and excellent communication skills are
required; teaching and postdoctoral experience are desired.  Teaching
responsibilities will include undergraduate systematic botany,
introductory biology, and other botany offerings such as ethnobotany and
organismal and graduate courses.  The successful candidate will be
expected to maintain active scholarship; research involving
undergraduates is encouraged. Grand Valley State University is primarily
an undergraduate teaching institution whose faculty members are expected
to advise students and participate in the academic governance of the
department, college and university. Apply online at
http://www.gvsujobs.org/ ( http://www.gvsujobs.org/ ).  Include a
cover letter, CV, statements of teaching philosophy and research
interests, references, and scanned copies of your transcripts.  The
online application system will allow you to attach these documents
electronically.  If you have questions or need assistance, call Human
Resources at 616-331-2215. Send three letters of reference to:  Chair;
Plant Systematist Search Committee; Biology Department; Grand Valley
State University; Allendale, MI  49401-9403
(http://gvsu.edu/biology/index.cfm?id=19EC1641-E853-4271-D56BA953F8F5AD21).
 Review of applications begins November 19, 2007.  GrandValley State
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.