Position Summary:
Adams State University’s Biology Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in plant biology, available to start in August 2027. The department seeks a broadly trained plant biologist committed to excellence in undergraduate education.
Primary responsibilities include teaching upper-division lecture and laboratory courses in plant ecology, plant systematics, plant physiology, mycology, and/or vegetation management. Teaching may also include lower-division courses such as general biology, non-majors biology, ecology, or evolution. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their field, conduct scholarly or creative activity, involve undergraduate students in research where possible, and provide service to the department, university, and community.
Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to student-centered instruction, knowledge of or willingness to develop high-impact and inclusive biology pedagogy, and a plan for scholarly activity at a primarily undergraduate institution. Effective communication and collaboration with diverse faculty, staff, and students are essential.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biology with a background in botany or plant biology, or ABD with expected completion within six months of employment.
Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning.
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, and to use equity-minded, inclusive classroom practices.
Commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Undergraduate teaching experience and knowledge of high-impact, active teaching strategies.
Commitment to inquiry-based laboratory and field instruction.
Experience working with historically underserved or underrepresented populations and first-generation college students.
Experience recruiting or retaining underrepresented students, including students of color.
Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service.
Self-awareness of cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges in teaching, and decision-making informed by research, data, and theory.
Salary and Benefits:
The pay range is $50,469–$63,086 at the assistant professor level and $58,862–$73,578 at the associate professor level. Offers are based on experience and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement savings plans.
About Adams State University
Adams State University is a state-supported regional comprehensive university in Alamosa, Colorado, in the San Luis Valley. It is Colorado’s premier Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Minority-Serving Institution, with more than 54% of students representing diverse backgrounds. The university emphasizes inclusive excellence, undergraduate education, research, and community engagement.
Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to work and completion of an acceptable background check.
