ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN NON-SEED PLANT DIVERSITY (BRYOPHYTES, FERNS, LYCOPHYTES)

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking an Assistant Professor in Non-Seed Plant Diversity. The successful candidate will engage in innovative research and teaching, integrating concepts in bryophytes, ferns, and lycophytes. Ph.D. is required, alongside research experience. The role emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, with strong community connections to the university's biodiversity centers.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required before start date.
• Postdoctoral experience and an exceptional research track record expected.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish and conduct an internationally competitive research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Supervise graduate students.

Skills

Research in bryophyte diversity

Field study techniques

Leadership in teaching

Commitment to equity and diversity

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN NON-SEED PLANT DIVERSITY (BRYOPHYTES, FERNS, LYCOPHYTES)

Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

Position Description: The Department of Botany seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Non-Seed Plant Diversity with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. This full‑time position offers an annual salary of $120,000–$135,000. Applicants conducting innovative research in bryophyte, fern, or lycophyte diversity are encouraged to apply, including those who employ systematics, phylogenetics, evolution, paleobotany, ecology, cell biology, developmental biology, physiology, molecular biology, genomics, or related techniques, and whose research ideally includes the collection and use of field samples and/or museum collections to address fundamental questions on the biodiversity and comparative biology of non‑seed plants.

Position requirements: Ph.D. required before start date; postdoctoral experience and an exceptional research track record expected. Responsibilities include establishing and conducting an internationally competitive, externally funded research program; teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels; supervising graduate students; participating in service roles that contribute to the department, university, and academic/scientific community. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential. Evidence of leadership and potential for developing evidence‑based teaching approaches will be considered. The role offers strong interactions with UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre, Michael Smith Laboratories, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, UBC Botanical Garden, Faculty of Land & Food Systems, and Faculty of Forestry.

The Department of Botany is one of the strongest plant‑science departments in North America with 30 research faculty members and 15 teaching faculty leaders. Research is supported by UBC Herbarium, bioimaging infrastructure, sequencing consortium, and plant growth facilities. Faculty labs are located in the Biosciences Building, Michael Smith Laboratories, and Biodiversity Research Centre.

UBC is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, inclusive, and diverse community. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equitable opportunity is extended to all qualified candidates, with priority for Canadian citizens and permanent residents and special consideration for historically marginalized groups.

Applications

Submit via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31140). Address to Botany Head Shawn Mansfield. Closing date: December 19, 2025 at 5pm Pacific Standard Time.

Required application materials:

1. Cover letter (1 page maximum) summarizing your research vision and accomplishments, how your expertise integrates with the department, and leadership experiences.
2. Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
3. Research statement (up to 3 pages) describing current and proposed research program.
4. Teaching statement (1 page) describing teaching philosophy, interests, accomplishments, core UBC Biology courses, and student mentoring.
5. Diversity statement (1 page) describing lived background experience, past experience and future plans to work with a diverse student body, and commitment to equity and inclusion.
6. Up to three representative publications in PDF format.
7. Names and contact information for three referees.

Additional Information

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. If you require accommodations or accessibility support during the application process, contact UBC’s Center for Workplace Accessibility at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or [e-mail]. Confidential accommodations can be requested by contacting Jenifer D’souza, Faculty HR Manager, [e-mail].

UBC recognizes career interruptions that legitimately affect research or academic leadership achievements and encourages applicants to note such circumstances in their applications.