Botanist jobs in Utah

Job Classification: CFS Professorial

Department/College: Biology/Life Sciences

Desired Start Date: Jan 2025

Job Close Date: 4/15/2024

Required Degree: Ph.D.

Experience: The Department of Biology seeks to fill a full-time, Continuing Faculty Status (BYU's equivalent to tenure) track position in Botany/Plant Ecology. We seek a colleague whose research addresses basic questions in botany including (but not limited to) ecology, evolution, development and/or systematics. The qualified candidate is required to have a PhD and postdoctoral or comparable experience is preferred.

Expectations: The Department expects the successful candidate to be a productive, creative, and collaborative scholar with a vision for research, mentoring, and teaching that align with the mission of BYU. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a research program that demonstrates independence and pursue external funding while mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. There are many opportunities for collaborative and cross-disciplinary links within the Department (https://biology.byu.edu/) and University, including the DNA Sequencing Center, Evolutionary Ecology Laboratories, and Lytle Nature Preserve. The Bean Life Science Museum houses a vast and growing collection of databased plant specimens that supports diverse research, provides opportunities for curation and facilitates community outreach. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities include a course in Plant Diversity and/or Field Botany, a botany-focused upper-level course (e.g., Plant Ecology, Plant Classification, or other course related to the candidate's expertise), and other undergraduate courses in the biology core curriculum. Graduate teaching expectations include course(s) consistent with the applicant¿s area of specialization. A potential for excellence in teaching is expected in addition to building a botanical emphasis within the Biodiversity and Conservation major. Candidates are expected to cultivate an equitable and diverse scholarly environment in teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, and service. The Department offers generous start-up packages and reduced teaching loads for new faculty. The anticipated start date is January 2025, but the start date is negotiable.

Applying: United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should apply online at https://yjobs.byu.edu by completing a faculty application which includes a mission alignment statement (see below for details), current CV, cover letter, and statements of teaching and research interests. As part of the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences and plans for engaging a diverse student body in substantial research and mentoring activities. Provide contact information for three references on the faculty application. They may be contacted to submit letters of recommendation electronically at some point during the selection process. Questions may be directed to: Dr. Clinton Whipple, Chair, Botany/Plant Ecology Faculty Search: whipple@byu.edu (4102 LSB BYU-Department of Biology Provo, UT 84602, USA).

The review process will begin after the closing date of April 15th 2024. Additional Department and College information is available at: https://biology.byu.edu/. Brigham Young University, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with disabilities. All faculty are required to abide by the University's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the University within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated Church.

Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement (full-time faculty only), updated Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement, Research Statement and cover letter to the faculty application.

Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/).

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Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.