Associate​/Full Professor- Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics

Associate/Full Professor – Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics – Integrative Biology, and Director – University of California Berkeley Herbaria

UC Berkeley invites applications for a joint appointment as Associate or Full Professor in Plant Ecology, Evolution and/or Systematics in the Department of Integrative Biology, and Director of the UC Berkeley Herbaria. The appointment as professor will be tenured, with rank and step determined at appointment; the appointment as director will be for an initial five‑year term, with the possibility of renewal.

Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $103,600 – $244,500 (9‑month academic year salary); off‑scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2027

Open date: June 24, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time) – Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Faculty in Integrative Biology are expected to demonstrate achievement, originality, and productivity in research; effectiveness and inclusion in teaching and mentorship; and a commitment to shared governance in service. In research, faculty are expected to develop and sustain an innovative, integrative, and internationally recognized research program in plant ecology, evolution and/or systematics. “Plant” is defined broadly, in a non‑phylogenetic sense, to encompass all organisms represented in the Herbaria's collections, including embryophytes, algae, fungi, and lichens, in both terrestrial and marine systems.

The intellectual scope of the position is likewise interpreted broadly and may include, among other areas, specimen‑based and comparative studies in systematics, phylogenetics, ecology, population genetics, conservation biology, ecophysiology, biodiversity informatics, evolutionary biology, and related disciplines. We are especially interested in candidates whose research will both benefit from and contribute to the Herbaria's extensive physical collections, its digital resources, and ongoing bioinformatics and data‑integration initiatives.

The collections of the UC Berkeley Herbaria comprise internationally important research collections, a dynamic biodiversity informatics program, active educational and public outreach initiatives, and a broad portfolio of institutional research collaborations and projects. Notable examples include the Jepson Manual, the definitive comprehensive print guide to the native and naturalized vascular plants of California, and the online Jepson eFlora. The Director is expected to provide intellectual and administrative leadership for all areas of the UC Berkeley Herbaria's mission, including stewardship and growth of the collections;

support for research, education, and public engagement; and the continued development of digital and informatics resources. The Director will work closely with affiliated faculty and oversee a staff of ten professionals spanning collections management, research support, biodiversity informatics, education, and administration. The Director will also hold substantial responsibilities in institutional advancement and external relations, including securing extramural support through competitive grants, philanthropy, and donor engagement to sustain and expand the Herbaria's collections, research programs, informatics infrastructure, and educational and outreach activities.

We welcome applicants from a broad range of career stages and professional backgrounds. Candidates may include tenured faculty at universities, as well as researchers or curators holding equivalent senior positions at non‑tenure‑granting institutions such as museums, botanical gardens, governmental or international research institutions, or other major biodiversity research centers. Consideration will be given to candidates' career stage during the review process.

Candidates must meet Berkeley…