The successful candidate will be able to teach students from diverse backgrounds in introductory botany, plant taxonomy, aquatic botany, and have an active role in managing the BSU herbarium.
The candidate should also be able to develop an externally funded research program that will advance the research opportunities of undergraduate and graduate students while complementing and collaborating with current faculty in the Department of Biology. The research program should focus on any aspect of botany related to the listed teaching responsibilities. Our field biology concentrations are unique among our peer institutions, and, accordingly, we are especially interested in individuals who can excite and motivate students from diverse backgrounds in field studies. Candidates with experience in native plant conservation, wetland studies and plant systematics are especially encouraged to apply.

The strongest candidates will have a track record of teaching students from diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate and graduate level and demonstrated evidence of outstanding scholarship in the form of peer-reviewed publications and potential for external funding.

The Department of Biology benefits from strong institutional support, promotes collaborations amongst faculty, and shares core research and teaching equipment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and belonging. At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of our enduring values and informs all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.