Assistant Professor, Plant Ecology - SFSU

The Department of Biology at San Francisco State University invites applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Plant Ecology / Biology beginning August 2023. As a diverse and comprehensive biology department, we are interested in candidates who will engage students from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be committed to developing an externally funded research program and contribute to both undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching andmentorship of student research. We seek applicants conducting research in all areas of Plant Ecology, broadly defined. Specific areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to effects of climate change on terrestrial or aquatic plant communities; interactions with animals, fungi, microbes, or viruses; habitat restoration; fire ecology; food insecurity; ethnobotany and Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Scientists in other areas of interdisciplinary plant ecology research including issues of social justice within the context of natural or urban plant communities are also encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in applicants whose teaching and research will incorporate use of our core facilities. These core facilities include a greenhouse and associated permanent plant collection with dedicated research bays (https://biology.sfsu.edu/greenhouse), an extensive herbarium, the Sierra Nevada Field Campus (https://sierra.sfsu.edu), and the Estuary & Ocean Science Center (https://eoscenter.sfsu.edu). Candidates must have an active record of research related to their specialty area as well as evidence of external support or the potential for external funding of these activities. Candidates will be expected to teach a core course for biology majors as well as additional courses within their area of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Please see the Department’s website (biology.sfsu.edu) for additional details. The mission of San Francisco State University is to create an environment for learning that promotes appreciation of scholarship, freedom, human diversity, and the cultural mosaic of the City of San Francisco and the Bay Area; to promote excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment; and to provide broadly accessible higher education for residents of the region, state, the nation, and the world.

Professor and Department Head, Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, Texas A&M University

Applications are invited for the position of Professor and Department Head of the newly formed Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University. The Professor and Head will serve as the chief administrative officer for the Department, reporting to the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Head will provide visionary leadership for numerous departmental initiatives including undergraduate and graduate education; knowledge creation through extramurally funded research; a diverse, equitable and inclusive climate; synergistic relationships with diverse stakeholder groups; and facilitate communication of science-based findings to inform policy. A commitment to working cooperatively with university administration, multidisciplinary and multicultural scholars and the general public is essential. A record of success in the development of funding and program support is expected. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in ecological sciences or a closely related discipline and possess a record of academic accomplishment commensurate with the rank of full professor. Primary qualifications include an interdisciplinary vision, an internationally recognized research program, demonstrated commitment to inclusive undergraduate and graduate education, and experience in academic administration. Candidates with active research programs and interest in continuing active scholarship at Texas A&M are particularly encouraged to apply. The Department has 36 faculty (https://eccb.tamu.edu), offers a B.Sc. degree in Ecology and Conservation Biology that contains four tracks - Ecology and Conservation Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Forestry, and Ecoinformatics - and has a large graduate student program. The Department occupies a new building and maintains the Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections (https://brtc.tamu.edu/) and S.M. Tracy Herbarium, which are among the top 10 university-based biodiversity collections in the USA. Research programs in the department address fundamental questions in ecological science that span from genes to ecosystems to produce knowledge that is immediately applicable to pressing 21st century challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, ecological restoration, and integrative approaches to conservation. The Department is engaged in the campus-wide interdisciplinary programs of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (https://eeb.tamu.edu/), Genetics (https://genetics.tamu.edu/), and Applied Biodiversity Science (https://biodiversity.tamu.edu/). Texas A&M is ranked 4th among public universities, has a student population of 67,000 from all 50 states and 124 countries, and is a top 20 research enterprise. Texas A&M is supported by a $13.5-billion-dollar endowment and is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university. College Station/Bryan has 180,000 permanent residents, is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the country, has a low cost of living, and ready access to the metropolitan centers of Austin and Houston. Applicants should submit the following: 1) a cover letter; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of vision for the Department; 4) a research statement; 5) a statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; 6) a statement of administrative philosophy, and 7) contact information for three to five references. Applications are to be submitted via Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/91184). Questions can be addressed to the Advisory Search Committee Chair, Dr. Phillip Kaufman (phillip.kaufman@ag.tamu.edu). Review of applications will begin August 22, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Professor and Department Head, Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, Texas A&M University

Applications are invited for the position of Professor and Department Head of the newly formed Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University. The Professor and Head will serve as the chief administrative officer for the Department, reporting to the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Head will provide visionary leadership for numerous departmental initiatives including undergraduate and graduate education; knowledge creation through extramurally funded research; a diverse, equitable and inclusive climate; synergistic relationships with diverse stakeholder groups; and facilitate communication of science-based findings to inform policy. A commitment to working cooperatively with university administration, multidisciplinary and multicultural scholars and the general public is essential. A record of success in the development of funding and program support is expected. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in ecological sciences or a closely related discipline and possess a record of academic accomplishment commensurate with the rank of full professor. Primary qualifications include an interdisciplinary vision, an internationally recognized research program, demonstrated commitment to inclusive undergraduate and graduate education, and experience in academic administration. Candidates with active research programs and interest in continuing active scholarship at Texas A&M are particularly encouraged to apply. The Department has 36 faculty (https://eccb.tamu.edu), offers a B.Sc. degree in Ecology and Conservation Biology that contains four tracks - Ecology and Conservation Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Forestry, and Ecoinformatics - and has a large graduate student program. The Department occupies a new building and maintains the Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections (https://brtc.tamu.edu/) and S.M. Tracy Herbarium, which are among the top 10 university-based biodiversity collections in the USA. Research programs in the department address fundamental questions in ecological science that span from genes to ecosystems to produce knowledge that is immediately applicable to pressing 21st century challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, ecological restoration, and integrative approaches to conservation. The Department is engaged in the campus-wide interdisciplinary programs of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (https://eeb.tamu.edu/), Genetics (https://genetics.tamu.edu/), and Applied Biodiversity Science (https://biodiversity.tamu.edu/). Texas A&M is ranked 4th among public universities, has a student population of 67,000 from all 50 states and 124 countries, and is a top 20 research enterprise. Texas A&M is supported by a $13.5-billion-dollar endowment and is a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university. College Station/Bryan has 180,000 permanent residents, is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the country, has a low cost of living, and ready access to the metropolitan centers of Austin and Houston. Applicants should submit the following: 1) a cover letter; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of vision for the Department; 4) a research statement; 5) a statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; 6) a statement of administrative philosophy, and 7) contact information for three to five references. Applications are to be submitted via Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/91184). Questions can be addressed to the Advisory Search Committee Chair, Dr. Phillip Kaufman (phillip.kaufman@ag.tamu.edu). Review of applications will begin August 22, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.