Location : Northwest--Maryville campus in Maryville, MO
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 501020
Department: Natural Sciences
Opening Date: 11/01/2024
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full time, Tenure track position
PRIMARY DUTY: Seeking a plant biologist with a background in plant diversity, taxonomy, and local flora to teach undergraduate coursework in introductory botany as well as advanced courses dealing with plant diversity. Additional teaching responsibilities may include introductory courses in biology for majors or non-majors, evolutionary biology, plant physiology, or plant anatomy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Teach an introductory survey of botany for biology majors, including an associated laboratory component.
- Teach an upper-level field course focusing upon Local Flora of the region.
- Teach an introductory course in biology intended either for majors or non-majors.
- Contribute to the departmental curriculum in other ways by offering courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Possibilities may include, but are not limited to, coursework in evolution, plant physiology, and plant anatomy.
- Cover a typical annual teaching load of 12 load hours per term (fall and spring).
- Develop scholarly activity that involves undergraduate and/or master's students.
- Manage the departmental greenhouse and herbarium.
- Serve the Department and University on committees as assigned.
- Provide additional student support in the form of academic advisement, mentorship, or other student assistance as appropriate.
- Hold seven office hours/week.
- Other duties as assigned by the Department.
REQUIREMENTS:Education: Ph.D. in biology or related scientific discipline. ABD candidates will be considered.
Skills: Good classroom management and lecture skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical university classroom, office, laboratory, and field conditions.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Common classroom teaching equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and equipment for field studies.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom, laboratory, and field.
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through
Founded in 1905 and , Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the , , the , and , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and in tuition, which is , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the ""
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
DATE AVAILABLE: August 2025
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit: (1) a letter of application which describes your teaching experience and suitability for the position; (2) a statement of teaching philosophy; (3) a current curriculum vitae; (4) a statement of research interests, (5) unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work and (6) contact information for three professional references. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.
INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:Botanist Search Committee
Department of Natural Sciences
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone: (660) 562-1388
E-mail: natsci@nwmissouri.edu
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.
