Assistant Professor of Plant Biology

LSU Shreveport invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Plant Biology in the Department of Biological Sciences, to begin August 2027. We seek a colleague committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly engagement, and student success in a diverse and inclusive environment. This position is a full time, tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum and develop elective courses that complement departmental strengths.
• Develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students.
• Supervise and mentor students in their academic and professional development.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service, including advising and mentoring.
• Engage in community outreach.

Required Qualifications:

• D. in Biological Sciences or a closely related field by time of appointment. ABD considered with completion by start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Evidence of High-Impact Teaching Practices.
• Demonstrated record of research productivity.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, and professional development support.

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter, CV, statements of teaching and research interests, and contact information for three (3) professional references electronically to Dr. Chris Gissendanner, Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, LSUS, chris.gissendanner@lsus.edu. Questions about the position can also be sent to this email address.

For accessibility accommodation during any part of the hiring process, contact Cindy Maggio 318.797.5071.

LSUS is an equal opportunity employer.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

LSUS is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 

About LSU Shreveport and the Department of Biological Sciences:

LSUS is a teaching-focused, regional public university with a mission that balances excellence in teaching, active scholarship, and community engagement. Named by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the most affordable colleges in Louisiana, LSU Shreveport offers high-quality classroom instruction with very affordable tuition rates. In addition, LSUS offers many forms of financial aid, including scholarships, on-campus employment, and graduate assistantships. With recent expansion in the universitys infrastructure and investment in educational technology, these improvements continue to enhance the student experience at LSU Shreveport, and the University has proven itself to be an institution of opportunity and quality.

The Department of Biological Sciences is collegial and inclusive, with active collaboration among faculty spanning departments. Shared lab space and equipment are housed in the Science Center, which includes a Cell Culture Room and Microscopy Suite, a Geographic Information Systems Lab, and the neighboring Technology Building which is home to the Biotechnology Collaborative Laboratory (equipped with PCR, imaging, flow cytometry, sequencing, and other modern tools). Additional resources include The Museum of Life Sciences and the Science Research Annex, which offers modern laboratory facilities including plant and animal care space. Faculty also benefit from connections to a thriving local network of research and outreach institutions including the LSU AgCenter, the LSU Health Sciences CenterShreveport (LSUHSC-S), the Red River Watershed Management Institute, the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), and the Ouachita Mountains Biological Station (OMBS).

About Shreveport:

The Shreveport-Bossier City area offers an attractive quality of life, combining the conveniences of a big city with the warmth and hospitality of a smaller town. With a metropolitan population of more than 380,000, the Shreveport-Bossier City area offers a low cost of living, affordable housing, and many diverse dining and entertainment options. Exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities abound. Frequently called "A Sportsman's Paradise," the area's mild climate, various lakes and rivers, and beautiful parks create the perfect setting for jogging, bicycling, water sports, hunting and fishing. For other recreational activities, Shreveport-Bossier is home to riverboat casinos and horse racing at Louisiana Downs. Additional entertainment venues include the Brookshire Grocery Arena which hosts numerous musical events, comedians, rodeos, childrens events and ice-skating productions, among others. Shreveport also hosts dozens of festivals such as Mardi Gras, Louisiana Prize Fest, the Red River Revel, and Taco Wars, with regional food and music, and offers regular theatrical productions, ballet performances, as well as performances by the Shreveport Symphony and the Shreveport Opera. Shreveport is also home to the American Rose Garden and the R.W. Norton Art Gallery.