Assistant Professor
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- Washington State University
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- Pullman, WA
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The* School of Biological Sciences* at Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Community Ecology to begin August 16, 2019. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and participate in service.
Candidates should have a research program focused on plant community ecology, potential for collaborative research and training, and the ability to complement our faculty’s strengths in ecology, organismal and evolutionary biology, population and ecological genetics, systematics, physiology, and development. Applicants must show potential for outstanding teaching and are expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program in plant community ecology.
Area of expertise is open. The ideal candidate will use modern approaches to address pressing contemporary and future issues in plant community ecology.
This is a permanent, full-time (academic year), tenure-track position with an appointment at the Assistant Professor level. Salary is competitive and commensurate with training and experience.
Additional InformationThe School of Biological Sciences is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Pullman faculty are housed in three interconnected buildings. Within the complex are research and teaching labs, the Marion Ownbey Herbarium, controlled-environment plant growth facilities, a rooftop greenhouse, the WSU Stable Isotope Core Lab, the Franceschi Electron Microscopy and Imaging Center, animal care facilities, the Charles R. Conner Museum of Natural History, and other support facilities. The School also manages the George Hudson Biological Reserve at Smoot Hill, a Palouse prairie remnant for field research and conservation. Other natural areas are regionally available. Opportunities to interact with scientists in other academic units at WSU-Pullman are extensive, as are opportunities to interact with faculty at other campuses of Washington State University (e.g. WSU-Vancouver and WSU-Tri-Cities). Close collaborations also exist with biologists at the University of Idaho, a land grant research university with 11,500 students located eight miles away.
Washington State University is a land grant, comprehensive research institution with an enrollment of approximately 20,000 students on the Pullman campus. There are 11 colleges offering doctoral degrees in 42 disciplines; master’s and bachelor’s degrees are offered in more areas of study. Additional campuses are located in four urban communities across the state. WSU is one of the largest residential universities in the West. Pullman provides a friendly, small-town living environment.
Candidates will be expected to advance the college’s commitment to diversity and multiculturalism with relevant research, teaching and community outreach activities.
Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2019 Tenure Track Yes Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Appointment Status Permanent Position Term in Months 9 Monthly Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications1. Earned doctorate at time of application.
2. Record of research accomplishment in plant community ecology.
3. Evidence of a commitment to teaching excellence.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with both students and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications1. The ideal candidate will use modern approaches that shed light on plant community ecology.
2. Experience in classroom teaching.
3. Record indicating relevant ability to teach courses in ecology, including community ecology.
4. Training or publication record indicating broad knowledge of biology.
5. A record of collaborative research and training.
6. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies.
Background Check Yes Posting Detail Information Type of Recruitment Open Recruitment Posting Open Date 09/11/2018 Screening Begin Date 10/29/2018 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled (overrides close field) Yes Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease submit the following application materials:
1. Letter of application addressing qualifications.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching statement.
4. Research statement.
5. Up to three representative reprints of published or in press papers.
6. Three letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s history of and potential for research, teaching and communication excellence are required. The reference letters will be automatically requested and obtained from the reference provider through our online application system.
For information on the position or the status of your application, candidates may contact Dr. Asaph Cousins (acousins@wsu.edu).
Screening of applicants will begin October 29, 2018
EEO StatementWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs (http://www.advance.wsu.edu/).
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
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Working at Washington State University
Founded as the people’s university, WSU embraces its land-grant heritage, seeking to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement and service. The University has been delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to the state, region, nation, and the world for nearly 130 years. WSU enjoys productive partnerships with major industries in the state, including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, software, technology, and construction. The colleges at WSU Health Sciences Spokane have formed robust partnerships across the state of Washington, both with large medical centers and hospitals, as well as a variety of rural and community hospitals and clinics.
WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.
WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.
WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.
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WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.
WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.
WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.
Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.
Diversity Profile: Washington State University
As a land-grant institution, diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as core values and beliefs of Washington State University (WSU). At the university, college, or department level, WSU is committed to fostering open, proactive dialogue to create a more inclusive culture at all its locations including the five physical campuses and its online Global Campus, as well as its 39 Extension offices, four research centers, and 25 small business development centers.
Core Belief
WSU is committed to achieving an ethical and socially just society for all. Instituting social change on a large scale begins at home with system-level policies that actively promote equity. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of its statewide system. We strive to create a climate that enables underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to thrive in communities that foster a sense of belonging in a culture of inclusion. The ultimate goal? Creation of institutional culture in which inclusion and equity are the norms, a model that helps move the world toward a place in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.
Core Value
Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promotion of an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
WSU’s core ideology can be found in its System Strategic Plan.
WSU’s Student Body
WSU's student body statewide is ethnically diverse: 31 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students represent nearly 33 percent of the total enrollment. About 15 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and about 7 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment reached a record 31,607 students in fall 2019.
Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Recently Announced
Dr. Lisa Guerrero was recently named associate vice provost for inclusive excellence. Guerrero has been an active advocate for diversity and inclusion since joining the WSU faculty in 2004. She is currently a professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies in WSU’s School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. She will maintain her faculty position, while serving as associate vice provost in a half-time appointment.
Dr. Guerrero will provide leadership to academic affairs in implementing WSU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She will help to identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches in faculty hiring, tenure and promotion, research support, faculty retention, teaching and mentoring, and curriculum planning. One of her first areas of responsibility will be to oversee the Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas faculty cluster hire program for Fall 2021.
Representative Affinity Groups
Representative affinity groups within the Washington State University system include the following:
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association (AAPIFSA)
- Association for Faculty Women (AFW)
- Black Faculty and Staff Association
- Chicanx, Latinx, Faculty, Staff, & Allies Association
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Disabled Faculty and Staff Allies Association (DFSA)
- Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS)
- LGBTQ Faculty and Staff
- President’s Commission on Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation (GIESO)
- WSU Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (WiSTEM)
WSU Resources and Offices
WSU Human Resource Services supports a climate of integrity and equity that actively reflects open, respectful dialog. Additional resources are available on the Human Resource Services website.
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