Assistant Professor of Plant Biology or Botany

Assistant Professor of Plant Biology or Botany Bookmark this Posting Print Preview Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

for other than practical training.

The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, a statement of research accomplishments/interests and proposed research program, a statement of teaching philosophy/excellence, and doctoral transcripts, along with the names and contact information of three references.

The references listed on the application will receive a request for a recommendation letter immediately upon submission of the application.

Applicants should arrange for the three references to provide confidential letters of recommendation.

Reviews of applications will begin in October 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

For full consideration, please submit your application materials by October 15, 2025.

Inquiries and questions may be addressed to Dr.

Aaron Gooley, Department of Biology, Search Committee Chairs, Indiana State University, IN 47809, by email at . Position Details Position Details About the Institution Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research.

Nationally ranked and accredited, we are located in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest.

Indiana State is home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S.

state and 64 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district.

Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St.

Louis, Chicago, and Louisville.

On campus, there are 260+ student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and a University Speakers Series, among other attractions.

Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Highly ranked among Indiana colleges for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest.

Our faculty provide instruction in small classes that create opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback.

Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring.

Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, you may contact us at Comments to Applicants Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

for other than practical training.

The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, a statement of research accomplishments/interests and proposed research program, a statement of teaching philosophy/excellence, and doctoral transcripts, along with the names and contact information of three references.

The references listed on the application will receive a request for a recommendation letter immediately upon submission of the application.

Applicants should arrange for the three references to provide confidential letters of recommendation.

Reviews of applications will begin in October 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

For full consideration, please submit your application materials by October 15, 2025.

Inquiries and questions may be addressed to Dr.

Aaron Gooley, Department of Biology, Search Committee Chairs, Indiana State University, IN 47809, by email at . Job Title Assistant Professor of Plant Biology or Botany Department Biology Work Schedule Work schedule will be during normal business hours, class schedules, recruiting events, and other events as required.

Notice of Vacancy Number F25-00115 Desired Start Date 08/03/2026 Open Date 09/11/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track Job Type Faculty - Full Time Pay Grade 120 - Assistant Professor Salary Range Commensurate with experience Benefits Associated with this Position * Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits.

The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.

* Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University.

Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products.

Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.

* TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU.

The contributions are vested immediately.

There are 40 investment options from which to choose.

* TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning.

Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.

* Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University.

This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability.

Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.

* Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate.

Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived.

Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters.

Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.

* Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.

* Pay Options: Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.

Optional Benefits * Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.

* Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function We are seeking an innovative, energetic, and collaborative colleague who is committed to excellence in both scholarship and teaching.

Candidates must have a and will be expected to develop a vibrant research program to address questions in plant taxonomy, plant ecology, plant physiology, plant or agricultural genetics, plant cell or developmental biology, plant population genetics, horticulture, or plant-insect interactions.

Postdoctoral and teaching experience is preferred.

While the successful candidate will be provided with a startup package to initially support their research, including laboratory resources commensurate with individual research needs, they will be expected to secure adequate funding subsequently to maintain a quality research program and direct undergraduate and graduate research.

Specific Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Biology and Plant Biology/Botany.

They are likely to be assigned to teach introductory level Biology courses for both majors (e.g.

BIO 101 - Principles of Biology I or BIO 102 - Principles of Biology II) and non-majors (e.g.

BIO 112 - Human Aspects of Biology) in addition to higher level elective and graduate courses in their area of specialization.

While a number of Plant Biology courses already exist (e.g.

BIO 113 - A Survey of the Plant Kingdom, BIO 427/527 - Plant Taxonomy, BIO 437 - Plant Physiology, BIO 445 - Plant Anatomy, BIO 447 - Comparative Morphology of Vascular Plants, BIO 637 - Advanced Plant Physiology, and BIO 647 - Experimental Morphogenesis of Vascular Plants), there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to develop specific Plant Biology courses to replace/combine several of these existing courses.

The teaching load will be commensurate with tenure-track faculty in the Department of Biology and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Required Relevant Education & Experience Ph.D.

in Plant Biology, Botany, or a related area Required Field(s) of Study Preferred Relevant Education and Experience Supervisory Responsibilities Has authority or responsibility for the supervision of student workers or graduate assistants only.

Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications & Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation.

Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.

Applicant Documents Required Documents * Cover Letter/ Letter of Application * Curriculum Vitae * Doctoral Transcript * Teaching Philosophy * Research Statement Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . * * Do you possess a Ph.D.

in the field listed in this posting?

* Yes * No