Assistant Professor - Plant Evolutionary Biology

Position Summary The Department of Biology at Austin Peay State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor-Plant Evolutionary Biology. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2024. We are seeking a colleague whose interests complement and expand existing departmental strengths in ecology, evolution, and organismal biology. The area of specialty is open, but we are especially interested in candidates who will utilize non-model plant species found in the central or eastern US, and who will develop a field component to their research program. We are seeking candidates with experience in mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to improving access of under-served populations to graduate and professional programs in biology.