"Assistant Professor of Plant Biology"

Job Details

Position Summary:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Arkansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Biology. This position is a full time, 9-month appointment and will begin August 16, 2026.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Arkansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Biology. This position is a full-time, 9-month appointment and will begin August 16, 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally-funded research program that uses innovative approaches to address fundamental questions in plant biology. We welcome applicants from across the field of plant biology, but are particularly keen on individuals with expertise in plant systematics, plant evolution, plant ecophysiology, and/or plant pathology. A start-up package and dedicated laboratory space is available with this position. Resources available to the successful candidate include the Arkansas State University Herbarium (STAR) and the Arkansas Center for Biodiversity Collections (ACBC). Several avenues for collaborative research at A-State are available with researchers at the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI), Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and local agricultural entities. There are also numerous state parks, natural areas, and access to field sites in the region that are ideal for conducting field research.

The successful candidate will also teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the biological sciences, with an emphasis on courses in plant biology such as introductory plant biology, plant systematics, plant pathology, plant physiology, mycology, evolution, or other courses in their specific area of expertise. The candidate will also be expected to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in their area of research expertise.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date.

For any questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Drew Sweet, at asweet@astate.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Arkansas State University is a comprehensive, state-supported, doctoral university with high research activity (R2). Faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences engage in research and interact with the nearly 500 undergraduate and 60 Ph.D. and Master’s students across Biology, Environmental Sciences, and Molecular Biosciences. Jonesboro is a community of nearly 80,000 people located in northeast Arkansas, amidst the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and Crowley’s Ridge ecoregions. We are an hour away from Memphis, Tennessee and the Ozark Highlands. Jonesboro boasts a regional center for quality healthcare, a variety of dining and entertainment options, a low cost of living, and plenty of recreational opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates are required to hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment in a relevant field. At least one year of postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, 3-page research statement, 2-page teaching statement, and contact information for three references.