Assistant/Associate Professor of Biology - Plant

About the role

The Biology Department at Adams State University in Alamosa is seeking a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in plant biology. The department wants a broadly trained plant biologist to join a faculty committed to excellence in undergraduate education. The position can start in August 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Teach multiple upper-division lecture and laboratory courses in plant ecology, plant systematics, plant physiology, mycology and/or vegetation management.
• Participate in lower-division biology courses such as general biology, non-majors biology, ecology or evolution, as required.
• Maintain currency in the field and carry out scholarly or creative activity, while involving undergraduate students in research where possible.
• Provide service to the department, university and community.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Biology with a background in botany/plant biology, or ABD with expected completion within 6 months of employment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational needs of people with diverse identities, cultures, backgrounds and abilities, and responsiveness to the diversity of the student population.
• Commitment to honesty, efficacy and collaboration.
• Preferred: experience teaching undergraduates, knowledge of high-impact active teaching strategies, and experience with historically under-served, first-generation and underrepresented students.

Required skills

• Commitment to student-centered instruction and to inclusive pedagogy in biology education.
• A plan for conducting research or scholarly activity at a primarily undergraduate institution.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with faculty, staff and students across the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

What we offer

• Salary of $50,469-$63,086 for assistant professors and $58,862-$73,578 for associate professors, depending on experience and education.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and retirement savings plans.

Applications are submitted electronically through the university's Workday portal with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement (including sample syllabi), graduate transcripts and four professional references; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.