Assistant or Associate Professor of Wetland Plant Ecology

Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge, LA; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption for qualified staff

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Louisiana State University’s Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position focusing on wetland plant science. The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, mentor students, and develop an externally funded research program spanning field, lab, remote sensing, greenhouse studies, and modeling.

We seek a candidate with strong publication records, postdoctoral experience, and a vision for securing

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field by the start of the appointment.
• Primary scholarly focus in wetland plant science.
• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Potential to secure external research funding.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience teaching college-level science courses as TA or instructor of record.
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed research.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; advise students; serve on thesis committees.
• Develop and maintain an externally funded, independent research program; mentor graduate students and postdocs; publish articles and reports.

Skills

Postdoc experience

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research publication record

Grant funding potential

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a position specializing in wetland plant science at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in wetland plant ecology/physiology using any combination of field methods, laboratory experiments, remote sensing, greenhouse studies and modeling. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program that involves the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in support of our strong coastal science program.

About the Department: Established in 1860, LSU is Louisiana’s flagship land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution, as well as an R1 research university. The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) has strong biological, physical, chemical, geological, fisheries, meteorology and wetland biogeochemistry programs in continental shelf, coastal, estuarine, and wetland environments. Located in the state capital of Baton Rouge, on the banks of the Mississippi River, LSU is surrounded by diverse aquatic and coastal habitats. DOCS is housed within LSU’s nationally distinctive College of the Coast & Environment and is home to 25 full-time equivalent faculty members, 77 graduate students, and numerous research associates, postdoctoral scientists, and support staff. The department offers MS and PhD degrees in Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, while contributing to BS degrees in Coastal Environmental Science and Coastal Meteorology. DOCS faculty enjoy access to well-equipped research laboratories, substantial supercomputing resources, field support services, and a shared marine lab at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) in Cocodrie, La. LUMCON is located 100 miles from LSU, with access to surrounding coastal environments supported by facilities including boats, field stations, laboratory space, and dormitories.

This position is part of an exciting multi-position hire within DOCS consisting of four new faculty hires with an expected start date of Fall 2027.

Job Responsibilities

• 50% - Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; advise students; serve on student thesis committees.
• 40% - Develop and maintain a rigorous, externally funded and independent research program; mentor graduate students and postdocs; publish journal articles, reports, books, conference proceedings etc.
• 10% - Provide service/advice to the University, professional organizations, and local, state and federal agencies

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field by the start of the appointment
• Primary scholarly focus in wetland plant science
• To be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor:
• Postdoctoral Research Experience.
• Potential to secure external research funding.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience teaching college-level science courses as a teaching assistant or instructor of record.
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed research.
• To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor:
• Postdoctoral Research Experience.
• Potential to secure external research funding.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-review research.
• Must have prior faculty appointment at the associate professor rank OR at least 6 years in a prior faculty appointment at the assistant professor rank OR 6 years in a professional research-based position with oversight as a Principal Investigator of an independent research program.

This position is considered a research or research-related support position and must undergo screenings per RS 17:1826.

Closing Date

April 19, 2027

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Equal Opportunity

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.