Assistant Professor, Integrative Plant Biology

The Opportunity

The Department of Biology in the College of Sciences (COS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, tenure track assistant professor, anticipated to begin Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. Teaching duties include one (1) course per semester (Fall/Spring) in accordance with the current departmental equitable workload policy with subjects to be determined based on expertise and departmental needs. We seek an integrative plant biologist whose research and teaching interests span botanical disciplines such as plant physiology, metabolism, genetics, ecology, conservation, evolution or related areas. 

We are especially interested in an individual who can contribute through their research, teaching, and service to the excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

The Department of Biology administers a bachelor’s degree in biology including a plant science track, a Ph.D. program in integrative and conservation biology and a M.S. program in biology. Existing resources for plant biology include the UCF Herbarium, a genomics core laboratory, a 1.1-hectare experimental field plot with electrical and water connections, a 557 m2 greenhouse with three climate-controlled bays that was renovated in July 2024, a microscope imaging facility, a field research building, the 80-acre UCF Arboretum, and 800+ acres of campus natural lands. Please see https://sciences.ucf.edu/biology for more information.

The UCF College of Sciences (COS) houses most of the university’s natural, computational, and social sciences in ten departments and schools, and several centers. Seven departments hold national rankings for best graduate programs. The college’s programs play a key role in advancing UCF as a national research university that is determined to help students from all backgrounds achieve success. For more information, visit https://sciences.ucf.edu.

UCF is one of the most innovative public universities in the nation, as named by the U.S. News & World Report. UCF is a leading, metropolitan, research-intensive university with over 68,000 students. As part of our comprehensive traditional benefits, UCF offers support for expectant mothers, paid parental leave for both parents, on-site pre-school, and professional development and leadership training for all faculty at all career stages. The university offers more than 240 degree programs. UCF is an economic engine, attracting and supporting industries vital to the region’s future while providing students with real-world experiences that help them succeed after graduation. For more information, visit http://www.ucf.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in biology, plant biology, conservation biology, or closely related field, from an accredited institution at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Potential to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program including research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.

• Postdoctoral training or comparable work experience.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching, effective student mentoring, and strong academic support for our student population. In particular, the ideal candidate will contribute courses to th