Botanical Society of America
Georgia College & State University - Milledgeville, Georgia, United States
Application Review Begins: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Institution: Georgia College & State University Department/Division: Biological and Environmental Sciences Field: Botany/Plant Biology Overview
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in botany/plant biology to begin August 2026. The colleague in this position will teach courses in support of the core curriculum as well as upper-division courses in the candidate\'s area of specialization at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Required classes will include Botany and Plant Systematics. We envision potential courses will complement our course offerings and the existing faculty expertise in 1) Phycology and plant cell biology; 2) Forest science and landscape and wetland ecology; and 3) Plant structural biology as it relates to systematics of fossil and extant plants and traditional plant taxonomy. Depending on the applicant\'s background, we are interested in classes like economic botany, physiological ecology, mycology as it relates to plant function, phylogenetic systematics or other related areas/courses. Successful candidate is expected to engage students in research and/or creative activities. The department offers undergraduate majors in Biology and Environmental Science, with concentrations in Marine Sciences and Biomedical Sciences, and a Master of Science in Biology (thesis and non-thesis options). The university supports approximately 395 undergraduate Biology majors, 112 Environmental Science majors, and 26 graduate students. For more information, please visit the department page: http://www.gcsu.edu/biology/ Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state\'s designated public liberal arts university. It is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment, interdisciplinary inquiry, and an inclusive learning community. GCSU is a member of COPLAC and is recognized for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs. The university emphasizes student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices and professional development opportunities. The university campus is located in Milledgeville, a historic college town, with cultural and recreational opportunities nearby. Milledgeville is within driving distance of Macon and Atlanta. For more information, visit gcsu.edu. GCSU is committed to protecting academic freedom and freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia policies and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu. Qualifications/Requirements
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Ph.D. in Botany, Plant Biology, or a closely related field (ABD candidates with degree completion by August 1, 2026, will be considered). Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements for teaching Botany and Plant Biology related classes (as stated in C.S.3.7.1). Required Experience Candidates with expertise in botany/plant biology as demonstrated by publication record. Ability to work collegially and effectively with university students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. Preferred Qualifications At least two years of experience teaching undergraduate courses with at least one year as instructor of record. Record of and commitment to engaging undergraduates and graduate students in research. Develop a plant biology research program that takes advantage of our facilities, including Lake Laurel and Andalusia. Contribute to the development of resources being renovated in Herty Hall, including the herbarium and future development of resources for maintaining living plant collections. Record of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies, particularly those that deliver authentic research experiences to students in the classroom. Responsibilities: Faculty - Teaching/Instructing
Teaching Responsibilities: Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline; regular course meetings and instruction. Mentoring Students Other teaching responsibilities; all Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike, including topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. Responsibilities: Faculty - Service to Institution
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may include committee work, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities. Responsibilities: Faculty - Professional Development
Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession. Academic achievement and professional development activities include publications (editing, citations), presentations at professional meetings, grants, and ongoing work in progress, as well as professional service. Application Instructions
Required Documents to Attach: Cover Letter, CV, Teaching Philosophy, Research Statement, Unofficial Transcripts, List of References
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Application Review Begins: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Institution: Georgia College & State University Department/Division: Biological and Environmental Sciences Field: Botany/Plant Biology Overview
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in botany/plant biology to begin August 2026. The colleague in this position will teach courses in support of the core curriculum as well as upper-division courses in the candidate\'s area of specialization at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Required classes will include Botany and Plant Systematics. We envision potential courses will complement our course offerings and the existing faculty expertise in 1) Phycology and plant cell biology; 2) Forest science and landscape and wetland ecology; and 3) Plant structural biology as it relates to systematics of fossil and extant plants and traditional plant taxonomy. Depending on the applicant\'s background, we are interested in classes like economic botany, physiological ecology, mycology as it relates to plant function, phylogenetic systematics or other related areas/courses. Successful candidate is expected to engage students in research and/or creative activities. The department offers undergraduate majors in Biology and Environmental Science, with concentrations in Marine Sciences and Biomedical Sciences, and a Master of Science in Biology (thesis and non-thesis options). The university supports approximately 395 undergraduate Biology majors, 112 Environmental Science majors, and 26 graduate students. For more information, please visit the department page: http://www.gcsu.edu/biology/ Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state\'s designated public liberal arts university. It is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment, interdisciplinary inquiry, and an inclusive learning community. GCSU is a member of COPLAC and is recognized for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs. The university emphasizes student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices and professional development opportunities. The university campus is located in Milledgeville, a historic college town, with cultural and recreational opportunities nearby. Milledgeville is within driving distance of Macon and Atlanta. For more information, visit gcsu.edu. GCSU is committed to protecting academic freedom and freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia policies and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu. Qualifications/Requirements
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Ph.D. in Botany, Plant Biology, or a closely related field (ABD candidates with degree completion by August 1, 2026, will be considered). Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements for teaching Botany and Plant Biology related classes (as stated in C.S.3.7.1). Required Experience Candidates with expertise in botany/plant biology as demonstrated by publication record. Ability to work collegially and effectively with university students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. Preferred Qualifications At least two years of experience teaching undergraduate courses with at least one year as instructor of record. Record of and commitment to engaging undergraduates and graduate students in research. Develop a plant biology research program that takes advantage of our facilities, including Lake Laurel and Andalusia. Contribute to the development of resources being renovated in Herty Hall, including the herbarium and future development of resources for maintaining living plant collections. Record of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies, particularly those that deliver authentic research experiences to students in the classroom. Responsibilities: Faculty - Teaching/Instructing
Teaching Responsibilities: Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline; regular course meetings and instruction. Mentoring Students Other teaching responsibilities; all Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike, including topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. Responsibilities: Faculty - Service to Institution
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may include committee work, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities. Responsibilities: Faculty - Professional Development
Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession. Academic achievement and professional development activities include publications (editing, citations), presentations at professional meetings, grants, and ongoing work in progress, as well as professional service. Application Instructions
Required Documents to Attach: Cover Letter, CV, Teaching Philosophy, Research Statement, Unofficial Transcripts, List of References
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