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Assistant Professor, Botany

Employer
Murray State University
Location
Murray

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Science & Technology, Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Posting Number19200024FACJob TitleAssistant Professor, BotanyType of EmploymentRegular Full-TimeIf Part Time, Enter Hours Per WeekWork LocationMurrayEmployment TermAcademic YearPosition TypeFaculty (Tenure-Track)DepartmentBiological SciencesSummary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Tenure-track position beginning August 2020.

Teach introductory and upper-level courses in biology, including Botany, Field Botany, and Systematic Botany. Conduct research, pursue external funding, and advise student research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Advise students toward careers as in the ecological and evolutionary sciences and/or other fields in plant science. The successful candidate will also be the curator of the MSU Herbarium, which has over 40,000 specimens and is the 3rd largest collection in KY.

Minimum Education Requirements

Ph.D. in Biology, Botany or closely related discipline with postdoctoral teaching or research experience.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

Candidates must be able to teach courses in General Biology (majors and non-majors), Botany, Field 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 publications, grants, and/or other scholarly activities. Candidate must have the ability to mentor undergraduate and master’s research students.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with excellent teaching skills including use of modern classroom technologies and herbarium or similar curatorial experience.

Physical DemandsWork HoursMinimum SalaryMaximum Salary Posting Details

Posting Date09/11/2019Closing Date11/08/2019Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vita
• Statement of research interest
• Teaching statement that describes the candidate’s teaching background and interests, as well as the candidate’s approach to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for student success.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
    1. Cover Letter
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. Statement of Teaching Interest
    4. Statement of Research Interest
    Optional Documents
    1. Other Document
    2. Other Document 2

    Organization

    For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities.  Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

     

    Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.  Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928. 

    Recent Accolades: 

    • U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans 
    • Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
    • G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School 
    • Forbes Best Employers List

     

     

    Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions).  The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.

     

    The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. 

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    (270) 809-2146
    Location
    412 Sparks Hall
    Murray
    KY
    42071
    US

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