Assistant Professor of Plant or Spatial Ecology
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Job Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Professor of Plant or Spatial Ecology
Position details: Coe College invites applications from dynamic student-centered individuals for a full- time tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology to begin in the Fall of 2026.
Primary responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate courses in Ecology and/or GIS for Biology majors. Additional rotating duties across semesters would likely also include: designing and teaching both an upper-level elective with lab in the candidates field of expertise as well as teaching the organismal and ecologically-focused lecture with lab which is part of the sequence for first year biology majors. The ability to teach courses such as Spatial Statistics Field Botany Evolution Invertebrate Biology Environmental Studies or similar topics is also desirable. When course rotations allow participation in interdisciplinary and First Year Seminar teaching is also expected. The normal course load typically includes two lecture courses and two labs per semester. Non-teaching responsibilities include student-faculty research student advising prospective student recruitment and committee work.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Ecology Plant Biology Botany or a related field with post-doctoral and GIS experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching including the use of inclusive pedagogies along with strong mentoring and academic support of undergraduate student populations of diverse backgrounds.
- An active research agenda that can be modified for undergraduate research with a publication record in appropriate scientific journals in the candidates field of expertise. Previous experience working with undergraduates is also strongly preferred.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States as Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Coe College policy.
The Department is interested in applicants who will complement our commitment to undergraduate education and who will enhance and expand the expertise and experiences represented through the faculty. This position will grow the Environmental Science side of our department and is open with respect to sub-specialty. profile: The Department of Biology offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in pre-health environmental science molecular biology or neuroscience also available. The department graduates approximately 35 biology majors per year making it one of the largest majors on campus. The department also offers courses in service for the colleges nursing and kinesiology programs as well as for general education. There are 7 full-time faculty with expertise in a wide variety of disciplines as well as a full-time laboratory manager. Additional faculty and professionals in other departments within the College as well as other nearby research institutions provide excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Our modern renovated building (Peterson Hall) is shared with the chemistry and physics departments and contains space for coursework and the Colleges natural history collections. The department also houses significant laboratory space that include dissection hoods a greenhouse and excellent analytical and molecular equipment. The Colleges off-site Wilderness Field Station is located about 12 miles north of Ely Minnesota in the 2 ½ million-acre Superior National Forest on remote Low Lake. Groups paddle directly by canoe from the field station into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness expanding the field station classroom. This area is part of the largest and most pristine wilderness area east of the Rocky Mountains. profile: Coe College is a selective private liberal arts college known for strong sciences research experiences for undergraduates internships and career connections. Coes location combines superior academics with exciting co-curricular activities in Iowas second-largest city. Established in 1851 Coe has a national reputation for academic excellence enhanced by a student-centered highly-supportive campus environment. With roughly 1300 students Coes attractive campus is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids Iowa a vibrant metropolitan area of 275000 residents in Iowas Creative Corridor providing a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. Coe is also only hours from major cities such as Chicago Minneapolis and St. Louis.
Instructions to Applicants:
Applications can be submitted at the link below and should include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial)
- Statements on both research interests and teaching philosophy.
Review of applications will begin on 12/19/2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Coe is committed to fostering a nurturing environment and encourages applications from individuals who will help fulfill that goal. We value the input of our faculty and staff and aim to create an academic community that is rich with cultural social and intellectual curiosity. Coe College is an equal opportunity employer.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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