We are seeking an innovative, energetic, and collaborative colleague who is committed to excellence in both scholarship and teaching. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Botany, or a related area and will be expected to develop a vibrant research program to address questions in plant taxonomy, plant ecology, plant physiology, plant or agricultural genetics, plant cell or developmental biology, plant population genetics, horticulture, or plant-insect interactions. Postdoctoral and teaching experience is preferred. While the successful candidate will be provided with a startup package to initially support their research, including laboratory resources commensurate with individual research needs, they will be expected to secure adequate funding subsequently to maintain a quality research program and direct undergraduate and graduate research.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Biology and Plant Biology/Botany. They are likely to be assigned to teach introductory level Biology courses for both majors (e.g. BIO 101 – Principles of Biology I or BIO 102 – Principles of Biology II) and non-majors (e.g. BIO 112 – Human Aspects of Biology) in addition to higher level elective and graduate courses in their area of specialization. While a number of Plant Biology courses already exist (e.g. BIO 113 – A Survey of the Plant Kingdom, BIO 427/527 – Plant Taxonomy, BIO 437 – Plant Physiology, BIO 445 – Plant Anatomy, BIO 447 – Comparative Morphology of Vascular Plants, BIO 637 – Advanced Plant Physiology , and BIO 647 – Experimental Morphogenesis of Vascular Plants), there will be opportunities for the successful candidate to develop specific Plant Biology courses to replace/combine several of these existing courses. The teaching load will be commensurate with tenure-track faculty in the Department of Biology and the College of Arts and Sciences.

About Indiana State University
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are located in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 64 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 260+ student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and a University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Highly ranked among Indiana colleges for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small classes that create opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.