the candidate’s specialization are highly desirable

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach an introductory survey (100 level) of organismal diversity and ecology for biology majors, including an associated laboratory component.
• Teach an upper-level field course focusing upon Local Flora of the region.
• Teach an upper-level course in plant biology and associated laboratory.
• Contribute to the biology discipline curriculum in other ways by offering courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Possibilities may include, but are not limited to, coursework in evolution, plant physiology, and plant anatomy. 
• Alternatively, the candidate may be asked to contribute to offerings of the biology survey for non-science majors as a part of the general education curriculum.
• Cover a typical annual teaching load of 12 load hours per term (fall and spring).
• Develop scholarly activity that involves undergraduate and/or master’s students.
• Manage the departmental greenhouse and herbarium.
• Serve the School and University on committees as assigned.
• Provide additional student support in the form of academic advisement, mentorship, or other student assistance as appropriate.
• Hold seven office hours/week.
• Other duties assigned by the Chair.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Ph.D. in biology or related scientific discipline.  ABD candidates will be considered.

Skills: Good classroom management and lecture skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical university classroom, office, laboratory, and field conditions.     

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:

Common classroom teaching equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and equipment for field studies.              

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom, laboratory, and field.

TO APPLY: 

Please submit:

(1) a letter of application which describes your teaching experience and suitability for the position

(2) a statement of teaching philosophy

(3) a current curriculum vitae

(4) a statement of research interests

(5) unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

(6) contact information for three professional references

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:

Biologist Search Committee

Department of Natural Sciences

Northwest Missouri State University

800 University Drive

Maryville, MO 64468-6001

Phone: (660) 562-1388

E-mail: natsci@nwmissouri.edu

the candidate’s specialization are highly desirable

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach an introductory survey (100 level) of organismal diversity and ecology for biology majors, including an associated laboratory component.
• Teach an upper-level field course focusing upon Local Flora of the region.
• Teach an upper-level course in plant biology and associated laboratory.
• Contribute to the biology discipline curriculum in other ways by offering courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Possibilities may include, but are not limited to, coursework in evolution, plant physiology, and plant anatomy. 
• Alternatively, the candidate may be asked to contribute to offerings of the biology survey for non-science majors as a part of the general education curriculum.
• Cover a typical annual teaching load of 12 load hours per term (fall and spring).
• Develop scholarly activity that involves undergraduate and/or master’s students.
• Manage the departmental greenhouse and herbarium.
• Serve the School and University on committees as assigned.
• Provide additional student support in the form of academic advisement, mentorship, or other student assistance as appropriate.
• Hold seven office hours/week.
• Other duties assigned by the Chair.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Ph.D. in biology or related scientific discipline.  ABD candidates will be considered.

Skills: Good classroom management and lecture skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Typical university classroom, office, laboratory, and field conditions.     

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:

Common classroom teaching equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and equipment for field studies.              

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom, laboratory, and field.

TO APPLY: 

Please submit:

(1) a letter of application which describes your teaching experience and suitability for the position

(2) a statement of teaching philosophy

(3) a current curriculum vitae

(4) a statement of research interests

(5) unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

(6) contact information for three professional references

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:

Biologist Search Committee

Department of Natural Sciences

Northwest Missouri State University

800 University Drive

Maryville, MO 64468-6001

Phone: (660) 562-1388

E-mail: natsci@nwmissouri.edu