Arkansas Tech University:
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.
Position Summary:
The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for the position of a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Biology (Botany). We are seeking a broadly trained botanist to complement our existing faculty, teach undergraduate courses focused on aspects of botany, plant identification/ecology and possibly fire ecology, mentor undergraduate biology majors, and develop an undergraduate research program. Our department consists of 13 full and part-time faculty that administer two B.S degrees (Biology, and Fisheries &Wildlife Science) and one M.S. degree (Fisheries & Wildlife Science. Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in Botany or a closely related field (or ABD with completion by beginning of our fall term in August 2024). Arkansas Tech offers a benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance and participation in TIAA-CREF retirement plans.
Required qualifications:
• Earned Ph.D. in Botany or related field from a regionally accredited institution by the start date (August 10, 2024)
Preferred qualifications:
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of quality teaching and scholarship in the field of Botany.
• Potential to teach a fire ecology course.
• Evidence of developing, supporting and/or implementing effective teaching and instructional technologies.
• Evidence of, or ability to, establish an extramurally funded undergraduate research program.
• Evidence of, or ability to, curate an herbarium.
• Evidence of, or potential for, creating an inclusive environment for diverse populations.
What to Submit:
Applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the qualifications listed above that includes teaching philosophy, description of research interests and goals that involve undergraduate students, curriculum vita, copies of transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient), and contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be chosen based on a combination of the above listed minimum requirements and preferred qualifications, therefore all items should be addressed in application package.
To be considered for the Assistant Professor of Biology (Botany) position, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone. Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.