The University of North Carolina
Associate Professor & Director of NCBG Herbarium
The University of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Associate Professor & Director of NCBG Herbarium
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Posting Information
Department : Biology - 318200
Posting Open Date : 11/04/2025
Application Deadline : 12/16/2025
Open Until Filled : No
Position Type : Permanent Faculty
Working Title : Associate Professor & Director of NCBG Herbarium
Appointment Type : Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID : FAC0005718
Full-time/Part-time : Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week : 40
FTE : 1
Position Location : North Carolina, US
Hiring Range : Dependent on Qualifications and/or Experience
Proposed Start Date : 01/01/2027
Position Summary This is a research, teaching, and public service position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, serving jointly as Herbarium Director at the North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) and as Associate Professor within the Department of Biology (BIOL). As such, the position will seamlessly integrate between NCBG and BIOL and further the purpose and mission of both entities.
As Herbarium Director, we seek a dynamic leader responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Herbarium. Duties to the Herbarium and NCBG include authenticating and approving plant material added to the collection; supervising staff, graduate students, undergraduates, and volunteers; developing and implementing program plans and budgets; and providing strategic vision for NCBG, including contributing to the Garden’s Plant Biodiversity Research Program. The Herbarium Director should have administrative experience and skill, success in obtaining and administering outside funds, experience and skill in working with public outreach, and demonstrated knowledge, experience, and potential in terms of research on the flora of the Southeast US. This position has budget authority for the Herbarium and is expected to serve as a member of the Garden’s executive leadership team and participate in garden-wide events and activities that advance the mission of the North Carolina Botanical Garden.
As Associate Professor in Biology, we seek a dynamic scholar studying plants with a commitment to the application of research to the conservation of the flora and ecosystems of the southeastern United States. Research topics may include plant taxonomy, ecology, evolution or organismal biology, systematics, conservation, or biogeography, and can employ diverse methods from field-based to molecular to computational/quantitative to landscape analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s mission of advancing research, education, and public engagement and will be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring, and service. The Associate Professor will teach at least one full undergraduate course per year in botany, systematics, ecology, conservation, or related topics and is responsible for building and maintaining an active research portfolio and securing funding from various external sponsors. They will actively participate in the scientific community (internal and external) at UNC‑CH and engage in service activities that advance the institution’s work and role in supporting North Carolina.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Botany, Conservation, Ecology, Plant Systematics or related field, must be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and must be capable of building an active research group, secure competitive external funding, and participate actively in the scientific community at UNC‑CH.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Preference will be given to candidates whose work demonstrates expertise on flora of the southeastern US and its conservation and complements UNC‑CH’s strengths in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. In addition to creativity and excellence in research, successful candidates should demonstrate a desire to teach undergraduate and graduate students, a commitment to public engagement, as well as a commitment to academic excellence and upholding the shared missions of the NCBG, Biology Department, College, and the University.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Physical requirements often include standing or walking for prolonged periods, extended periods of sitting, ability to safely lift or move up to 25 lbs., ability to work in adverse conditions (extreme temperatures, insect exposure) out of doors for extended periods and sufficient mobility to navigate classroom and office environments and the manual dexterity for computer work. Occasional night and weekend work required.
The position also requires creativity and original thinking, pedagogical adaptability, organizational skills, resilience, perseverance, patience, and communication skills.
Special Instructions Applicants will need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement (less than or equal to 3 pages), teaching and mentoring statement (less than or equal to 1 page uploaded as ’Teaching Philosophy/evaluations”), and three (3) representative publications (uploaded as “Writing/research Sample”, “Other Document”, and “Other Document 2”). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for four references in the cover letter. The online application will prompt applicants for referee names and email addresses. If added to the application, referees may receive automated emails with instructions for submitting letters of recommendation to the recruitment system at a future phase in the selection process. Please submit your application by 12/15/2025. The position will be effective on or after January 1, 2027. For further details contact biolsearch@unc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title : Derek Cain, Associate Chair for Business Administration
Department Contact Telephone or Email : biolsearch@unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
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Posting Information
Department : Biology - 318200
Posting Open Date : 11/04/2025
Application Deadline : 12/16/2025
Open Until Filled : No
Position Type : Permanent Faculty
Working Title : Associate Professor & Director of NCBG Herbarium
Appointment Type : Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID : FAC0005718
Full-time/Part-time : Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week : 40
FTE : 1
Position Location : North Carolina, US
Hiring Range : Dependent on Qualifications and/or Experience
Proposed Start Date : 01/01/2027
Position Summary This is a research, teaching, and public service position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, serving jointly as Herbarium Director at the North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) and as Associate Professor within the Department of Biology (BIOL). As such, the position will seamlessly integrate between NCBG and BIOL and further the purpose and mission of both entities.
As Herbarium Director, we seek a dynamic leader responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Herbarium. Duties to the Herbarium and NCBG include authenticating and approving plant material added to the collection; supervising staff, graduate students, undergraduates, and volunteers; developing and implementing program plans and budgets; and providing strategic vision for NCBG, including contributing to the Garden’s Plant Biodiversity Research Program. The Herbarium Director should have administrative experience and skill, success in obtaining and administering outside funds, experience and skill in working with public outreach, and demonstrated knowledge, experience, and potential in terms of research on the flora of the Southeast US. This position has budget authority for the Herbarium and is expected to serve as a member of the Garden’s executive leadership team and participate in garden-wide events and activities that advance the mission of the North Carolina Botanical Garden.
As Associate Professor in Biology, we seek a dynamic scholar studying plants with a commitment to the application of research to the conservation of the flora and ecosystems of the southeastern United States. Research topics may include plant taxonomy, ecology, evolution or organismal biology, systematics, conservation, or biogeography, and can employ diverse methods from field-based to molecular to computational/quantitative to landscape analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s mission of advancing research, education, and public engagement and will be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring, and service. The Associate Professor will teach at least one full undergraduate course per year in botany, systematics, ecology, conservation, or related topics and is responsible for building and maintaining an active research portfolio and securing funding from various external sponsors. They will actively participate in the scientific community (internal and external) at UNC‑CH and engage in service activities that advance the institution’s work and role in supporting North Carolina.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Botany, Conservation, Ecology, Plant Systematics or related field, must be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and must be capable of building an active research group, secure competitive external funding, and participate actively in the scientific community at UNC‑CH.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Preference will be given to candidates whose work demonstrates expertise on flora of the southeastern US and its conservation and complements UNC‑CH’s strengths in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. In addition to creativity and excellence in research, successful candidates should demonstrate a desire to teach undergraduate and graduate students, a commitment to public engagement, as well as a commitment to academic excellence and upholding the shared missions of the NCBG, Biology Department, College, and the University.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Physical requirements often include standing or walking for prolonged periods, extended periods of sitting, ability to safely lift or move up to 25 lbs., ability to work in adverse conditions (extreme temperatures, insect exposure) out of doors for extended periods and sufficient mobility to navigate classroom and office environments and the manual dexterity for computer work. Occasional night and weekend work required.
The position also requires creativity and original thinking, pedagogical adaptability, organizational skills, resilience, perseverance, patience, and communication skills.
Special Instructions Applicants will need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement (less than or equal to 3 pages), teaching and mentoring statement (less than or equal to 1 page uploaded as ’Teaching Philosophy/evaluations”), and three (3) representative publications (uploaded as “Writing/research Sample”, “Other Document”, and “Other Document 2”). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for four references in the cover letter. The online application will prompt applicants for referee names and email addresses. If added to the application, referees may receive automated emails with instructions for submitting letters of recommendation to the recruitment system at a future phase in the selection process. Please submit your application by 12/15/2025. The position will be effective on or after January 1, 2027. For further details contact biolsearch@unc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title : Derek Cain, Associate Chair for Business Administration
Department Contact Telephone or Email : biolsearch@unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
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