Plant Ecology — Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Botanical Society of America; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Plant Ecology in the Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science, beginning August 1, 2027. We seek candidates with research and teaching focused in plant ecology and the ability to develop an independent research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.

The position emphasizes teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels and active collaboration with the UTC

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in plant ecology or related field required by start date.
• Ability to establish independent research with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses from freshman undergraduate level through Master’s level in ecology, plant ecology, plant conservation, and general botany.
• Establish an independent research program in plant ecology or plant conservation with undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate collegially with students, faculty, staff, and community partners; engage in service.
• Use high-impact teaching practices to engage students from undergrad to grad level.

Skills

Plant ecology research

Teaching and mentoring

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Ecology / Botany / Plant Conservation

Tools

GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)

R

Python

Job description

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Plant Ecology in the Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science, beginning August 1, 2027. We seek candidates with research and teaching focused in plant ecology and the ability to develop an independent research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.

The position emphasizes teaching across undergraduate and graduate levels and active collaboration with the UTC