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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Professor of Biology
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUA ASA - Biological Sciences (Nathan J Sammons (00007928))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
Full-Time Faculty Positions - Biology
Application Due: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Location: Campus and online
Begin: August 15, 2024
The Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University at Alexandria invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month position in Vertebrate Ecology to begin Fall 2024 or Spring 2025. Candidates at the assistant or associate professor level will be considered.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Vertebrate Ecology or Wildlife Biology with expertise in more than one vertebrate group. Applicants must be able to teach Field Biology Techniques (including capturing and handling vertebrate animals), Vertebrate Natural History, Principles of Wildlife Management, and Conservation Biology. The opportunity exists to develop additional upper-level classes in the candidate's area of expertise. Willingness and ability to teach in the field are required, as is willingness to mentor field-based individual undergraduate research. Previous work experience outside academia, as well as expertise in areas such as natural resources management, GIS, and biostatistics, would be considered favorably.
Responsibilities: Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Develops and teaches courses as assigned
- Mentors undergraduate research for students in field biology concentration
- Acquires the appropriate state and federal permits for vertebrate animal work
- Maintains and enlarges the small vertebrate museum collection used for teaching
- Maintains and repairs field equipment
- Maintains high standards of instruction
- Regularly keeps office hours and is receptive to students both in person and electronically
- Offers quality academic advising to students
- Actively serves on university committees and participates in institutional meetings
- Assists with curriculum development
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
This position entails sixty percent teaching, twenty percent scholarly activities, and twenty percent community/university service.
About Louisiana State University of AlexandriaLSUA is a state-supported university located in the geographic center of Louisiana. It is home to more than 5,000 students from throughout the country and globe. LSUA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. It is one of the nine member institutions of the Louisiana State University System and a member of COPLAC. Its mission is to provide a broad spectrum of affordable undergraduate degrees in a robust academic environment that challenges students to excel.
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer:LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Please see LSUA's Diversity Statement and Roadmap to learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (...@lsua.edu).
Additional Job Description:Competencies:None
Special Instructions:Application Instructions:
Please submit application, uploading the following as a single PDF: (1) cover letter, (2) CV that includes contact information for three references, (3) teaching philosophy, (4) short statement on research interests and how you'd incorporate undergraduate students, (5) unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and background check are required before a candidate can be hired.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or other details about the position, please contact ...@lsua.edu.
Posting Date:May 1, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):Additional Position Information:Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA 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.
Essential Position (Y/N):LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:LSUA believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSUA's Diversity Statement.
LSUA is also designated as a State As a State Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (...@lsua.edu).
HCM Contact Information:Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-###-#### or emailed ...@lsua.edu