Assistant or Associate Professor of Wetland Plant Ecology

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Wetland Plant Ecology

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUAM CCE - Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (Kanchan Maiti (00007816))

   

Work Location:

1002X Energy, Coast, and Environment Building

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a position specializing in wetland plant science at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in wetland plant ecology/physiology using any combination of field methods, laboratory experiments, remote sensing, greenhouse studies and modeling. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program that involves the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in support of our strong coastal science program.

This position is part of an exciting multi-position hire within DOCS consisting of four new faculty hires with an expected start date of Fall 2027.

About the Department: Established in 1860, LSU is Louisiana’s flagship land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution, as well as an R1 research university. The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) has strong biological, physical, chemical, geological, fisheries, meteorology and wetland biogeochemistry programs in continental shelf, coastal, estuarine, and wetland environments. Located in the state capital of Baton Rouge, on the banks of the Mississippi River, LSU is surrounded by diverse aquatic and coastal habitats. DOCS is housed within LSU’s nationally distinctive College of the Coast & Environment and is home to 25 full-time equivalent faculty members, 77 graduate students, and numerous research associates, postdoctoral scientists, and support staff. The department offers MS and PhD degrees in Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, while contributing to BS degrees in Coastal Environmental Science and Coastal Meteorology. DOCS faculty enjoy access to well-equipped research laboratories, substantial supercomputing resources, field support services, and a shared marine lab at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) in Cocodrie, La. LUMCON is located 100 miles from LSU, with access to surrounding coastal environments supported by facilities including boats, field stations, laboratory space, and dormitories.

Job Responsibilities:

50% - Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; advise students; serve on student thesis committees.

40% - Develop and maintain a rigorous, externally funded and independent research program; mentor graduate students and postdocs; publish journal articles, reports, books, conference proceedings etc.

10% - Provide service/advice to the University, professional organizations, and local, state and federal agencies

Minimum Qualifications:

· PhD in a relevant field by the start of the appointment

· Primary scholarly focus in wetland plant science

To be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor:

· Postdoctoral Research Experience.

· Potential to secure external research funding.

· Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.

· Experience teaching college-level science courses as a teaching assistant or instructor of record.

· Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed research.

To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor:

· Postdoctoral Research Experience.

· Potential to secure external research funding.

· Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration

· Demonstrated record of publishing peer-review research.

· Must have prior faculty appointment at the associate professor rank OR at least 6 years in a prior faculty appointment at the assistant professor rank OR 6 years in a professional research-based

position with oversight as a Principal Investigator of an independent research program.

This position is considered a research or research-related support position and must undergo screenings per RS 17:1826.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please submit the following requested documents with your application, cover letter, statement of research interests and plans, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to our application (if available), but official transcripts are required prior to hire. If you degree was earned outside the US, a credential evaluation will be required. This position will be open until filled; however, initial review of applications will start on January 4, 2027. For inquiries about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. John R. White ([email protected]).

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

October 21, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

April 19, 2027

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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