The Department of Plant Biology at the University of Vermont (UVM) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Evolutionary Biology/Plant Systematics with an emphasis on collections-based research. The Plant Biology department has an active research program that spans genes to ecosystems, and houses the Pringle Herbarium, New England’s third largest herbarium with a geographic focus on Vermont and the New World tropics. Our department is strongly committed to the success of junior faculty, and we envision a new colleague that shares our commitment to mentoring and supporting trainees from diverse backgrounds.

We seek applicants who will establish an innovative, interdisciplinary, inclusive, and nationally-recognized research program in Collections-Based Plant Biology/Plant Systematics that will complement existing strengths within the department and attract extramural funding. “Collections-based” refers broadly to any field that takes advantage of, or contributes to, the Pringle or other herbarium collections, including systematics, phylogenetics, ecophysiology, comparative genomics, etc. “Plants” here includes fungi, lichens, algae, and embryophytes.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to our undergraduate and graduate programs through effective instruction in established and newly developed courses based on their expertise. The successful candidate will also serve as an academic advisor to undergraduate and graduate students and will be required to provide service to UVM and the wider academic community. UVM service will include participating in the running of the Pringle Herbarium.

Qualifications
Applicants should have a PhD in ecology, evolution, systematics, or a related field; and at least some postdoctoral experience in a related field. They should demonstrate a clear vision for their collections-based research program, a strong track-record of research productivity and innovation, an interest in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate to graduate level, and a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Applications
Applicants should apply online at www.uvmjobs.com posting # F2422PO. UVM is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching, service, and research, scholarship, or creative arts. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of interests and vision regarding research and teaching, and a statement on advancing diversity and inclusive excellence should all be attached electronically to the online application. Additionally, applicants should enter in the application names and email addresses for three individuals who will provide letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2022.

Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jill Preston (Jill.Preston@uvm.edu) or the Department Chair, Dr. Jeanne Harris (Jeanne.Harris@uvm.edu).

UVM aspires to be a community that values respect, integrity, innovation, openness, justice, and responsibility, as per Our Common Ground (https://www.uvm.edu/president/our-common-ground).

UVM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.