The Department of Botany and Program in Environmental Studies at Connecticut College jointly seek applicants for the position of visiting assistant professor for the 2025-26 academic year. Teaching responsibilities will include a 200-level laboratory course in plant systematics (i.e., plant identification and the evolution of major plant groups) and a 100-level introductory course in environmental studies, broadly defined. This latter course may be a general introduction to environmental studies, or more narrowly defined based on the candidate's area of expertise. Additional upper-level undergraduate courses will be required to complete a 3:2 teaching load over the course of the academic year. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in biology, botany, environmental studies, environmental science or a closely related field. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level is strongly preferred. Applicants with expertise in plant ecology and environmental restoration are especially encouraged to apply. This is a benefits eligible position.

 Relevant teaching resources at Connecticut College include a 3000-square-foot greenhouse and the Graves Herbarium, with over 15,000 curated plant specimens. The Connecticut College Arboretum, which includes the campus, is a 750-acre living laboratory with over 500 species of woody plants, a large native plant collection, wildflower garden, and over 200 acres of undisturbed natural areas including woodlands. The Thames River estuary is accessible via a newly revitalized waterfront and Mamacoke Island, which is attached to the mainland by a small tidal salt marsh.

We value the contributions visitors bring to our community and encourage their active engagement with their department or program and all aspects of campus life during the course of their appointment. Visiting faculty are eligible to be voting members of the faculty, and their presence is welcome at all faculty meetings.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and three recent letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on March 15th and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Rachel Spicer, chair of the Botany Department, at rspicer@conncoll.edu.

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of access and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff.  

Connecticut College is an equal opportunity employer. The College complies with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in private post-secondary education institutions. The College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of the following protected characteristics:  age, citizenship status, color, creed , disability (physical or mental) , domestic violence victim status,  ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), lawful source of income, marital status, national origin (including ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran; recently separated veteran; active-duty, wartime, or campaign badge veteran; and Armed Forces Service Medal veteran), any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Currently, the College is not sponsoring visas for this position.

Effective June 8, 2023 Connecticut College no longer mandates the COVID-19 vaccine or boosters. The College strongly recommends that all students and employees be vaccinated and remain updated with their COVID-19 boosters.    

Connecticut College is a private, highly selective institution with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding faculty teaching and research. We recognize that intellectual vitality and diversity are inseparable. The College seeks creative scholars excited about working in a liberal arts setting, with its strong focus on engaged teaching, participation in shared governance, and active involvement in an institution-wide advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. AA/EOE

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Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut with a total undergraduate enrollment of over 1,700 students.

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