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University of Wisconsin-Madison—Assistant/Associate
Professor—Potato
and Vegetable Crop Pathology (Posted: 5/23/08)
- Summary: The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking
candidates for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position (70% extension;
30% research) for an Assistant/Associate Professor—Potato and
Vegetable Crop Pathology in the Department of Plant Pathology. Exciting
opportunities exist for collaboration with colleagues in basic and
applied realms of plant biology, microbiology, biotechnology, and
related disciplines within the department and across the college and
university. Experience with potato and vegetable diseases is
not a requirement.
- Duties:
- Will be expected to develop an innovative and externally funded,
extension and research program that improves the management
of pre- and post-harvest diseases affecting potatoes and vegetable
crops while protecting soil, water, and other natural resources;
- Will work closely with colleagues in the College of Agricultural
and Life Sciences, county-based Extension faculty, crop consultants,
fresh market and processing crop growers, vegetable processors
and members of the agribusiness community;
- Will mentor graduate and undergraduate students and support
the department’s teaching mission.
- Qualifications:
- Must have a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or related discipline;
- Must have a strong foundation in the principles and concepts
of plant pathology and relevant research experience;
- Must have a effective oral and written communication skills,
including the ability to use modern delivery technologies to
reach diverse audiences;
- Must have a positive attitude for teamwork, including the
demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
- Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience
and training.
- To apply for position: 1) a cover letter
with a statement of extension and research interests; 2) a copy of
undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and 3) three letters of reference.
- Deadline: July 23, 2008.
- To Apply: Send application packet to: Professor
Craig Grau, Search and Screen Committee, UW-Madison, Department of
Plant Pathology, 1630 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Phone:
(608) 262-6289; FAX: (608) 263-2626; E-mail: cg6@plantpath.wisc.edu.
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West Virginia University—Assistant Professor--Ornamental Horticulture (Posted: 6/4/08)
- Summary: West Virginia University is seeking candidates
for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor--Ornamental
Horticulture. The position is located in the Division of Plant
and Soil Sciences in the Davis College. Start up packages for
research are available that include graduate assistantships, summer
employment and operating expenses.
- Duties:
- Teach landscape management and plant identification courses;
- Develop an independent, extramurally funded research program
in ornamental horticulture;
- Focus of the research program could include residential landscaping,
sustainable or organic landscapes, or other related areas.
- Qualifications:
- Must have PhD and evidence of interest/skills necessary to
work effectively with undergraduate and graduate students and
in collaborative projects with other scientists.
- Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience
and training.
- To apply for position: 1) application letter,
2) transcripts and 3) 3 reference letters.
- Deadline: August 15, 2008.
- To Apply: Send application packet to: Barton
Baker, Director, Division of Plant and Soil Sciences, West Virginia
University, P. O. Box 6108, Morgantown, WV 26506-6108. Phone
304 293-4817. NOTE: Electronic applications will not be
accepted.
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Rutgers University—Assistant Professor—Ornamental and
Nut Tree Breeding (Posted: 6/4/08)
- Summary: Rutgers University, located in New Brunswick,
NJ is seeking candidates for a full-time, 12-month (100% AES), tenure-track
position for an Assistant Professor—Ornamental and Nut Tree
Breeding in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The
position is located at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.
- Duties:
- Provide leadership in developing an innovative, productive,
forward-looking research program in ornamental and nut tree
breeding, with special emphasis on species of value in the Northeast
Region of the United States;
- Will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses
in the areas such as breeding, ornamentals, and tree crops.
- Qualifications:
- A PhD degree in plant science/plant breeding or closely related
discipline and experience teaching plant propagation techniques;
- Specific experience with the evaluation of nut tree and ornamental
germplasm for productivity, aesthetics, and pest resistance
is desired.
- Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience
and training.
- To apply for position: 1) curriculum vitae,
2) transcripts, 3) a statement of teaching and research interests
and long-range career goals, and 4) the names and addresses of three
professional references.
- Deadline: Until position is filled.
- To Apply: Send application packet to: Dr.
James White, Chair, Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Foran
Hall, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, 59 Dudley Road,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8520. E-mail: white@rci.rutgers.edu.
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Delhi State University of New York—Golf/Plant
Science Faculty Member (Posted: 5/23/08)
- Summary: Delhi State University of New York, located
in Delhi, NY, is seeking candidates for a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track
position for a Golf/Plant Science Faculty Member.
- Duties:
- To teach courses, with specific strength in turfgrass management,
as it relates to golf course, sport turf, and residential/commercial
landscape turf;
- Active participation in the college community is expected,
including student advisement, curriculum development, special
projects and departmental and college committee work.
- Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or
related field, along with teaching and/or industry experience
required;
- Doctoral degree preferred.
- Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience
and training.
- To apply for position: 1) cover letter, 2)
resume and 3) contact information for 3 references.
- Deadline: Until position is filled.
- To Apply: Send application packet via e-mail
to Dehli State University of New York, Attn: Human Resources
at humanresources@delhi.edu.
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Mississippi State University—Assistant
Extension Professor—Horticulture Specialist (Posted: 4/17/08)
- Summary: Mississippi State University is seeking candidates
for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position (100% Extension)
for an Assistant Extension Professor—Horticulture Specialist. The
position is located at the Delta Research & Extension Center in
Stoneville, MS.
- Duties:
- Will develop a Delta-wide horticultural extension program
that complements and is part of the statewide horticultural
extension effort. Extension efforts will be focused on
the development of educational and applied research programs
for commercial vegetable production as well as consumer horticulture. Areas
of emphasis include commercial vegetable production, individual
turf/lawn, and consumer horticulture, including the Master Gardener
program;
- Development of programs for county level Extension employees
and collaboration with other scientists within the university
will be considered an important aspect of the position;
- Develop Extension programs to assist commercial vegetable
producers;
- Develop consumer horticulture Extension programs that can
be delivered through workshops, publications, web sites and
county level Extension employees;
- Develop in-service training classes for county level Extension
employees;
- Departmental, college, and university committee service will
be expected.
- Work closely with other Extension specialists and researchers
both at the Delta Research and Extension Center and throughout
the Mississippi State University system to develop viable horticultural
programs for the Delta region and Mississippi in general.
- Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in Horticulture or closely related Plant
Science discipline is required;
- Candidates who are ABD will be considered;
- Experience in horticultural production, experimental design,
statistical analysis, and modem agricultural production practices
are required;
- Ability to develop recommendations from research data, excellent
written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively
with producers, faculty, extension staff, researchers, and the
general public are required;
- Must demonstrate the ability to secure extramural funding
to support programming efforts.
- Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience
and training.
- To apply for position: 1) Submit application,
cover letter and resume on line. Additional information is available
at http://www.jobs.msstate.edu,
requisition number 2907; 2) Complete the Personal Data Information
form on line; 3) Submit the following: Official
transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
- Deadline: Until position is filled.
- To Apply: Send application packet to: Dr.
Joe E. Street, Head, Delta Research and Extension Center, P. O. Box
197, Stoneville, MS 38776. Phone: (662) 686-3205; Fax: (662)
686-7336; E-mail: jstreet@drec.msstate.edu.
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The mission of Clemson University's Department of Horticulture
is to promote personal and professional growth through the
discovery, communication, and application of horticultural
experiences, knowledge, and scholarship. Our work fosters
environmental stewardship while improving economic wellbeing,
health, and quality of life for all.
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