Assistant Professor – Crop Plant Pathology

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications to fill a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position (80% research, 20% teaching) with an emphasis on pathogens and diseases affecting crop plants. The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is a land-grant institution and the flagship university of the University of Arkansas System. The successful candidate is expected to develop a robust, extramurally funded research program focused on managing and understanding plant pathogens that impact food or fiber crops of importance to Arkansas. Preferred areas of research specialization could include, but are not limited to epidemiology, population biology, etiology, remote sensing, diagnostics and methods of disease management. The incumbent will focus on pathogens and diseases in agricultural products of economic importance in Arkansas, such as soybeans, rice, corn, cotton, and other crops (e.g., peanuts, fruits, vegetables) where appropriate. However, research specialization is not limited to a specific commodity. The candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in grantsmanship, report research results in peer-reviewed publications, present research at national and regional meetings, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. They will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses related to plant pathology. The candidate is expected to mentor graduate students, provide service to the institution and state as appropriate, and collaborate effectively with institutional research and extension faculty, and colleagues in related disciplines. The position is located at the University of Arkansas main campus in Fayetteville, located in the Ozark Mountains in northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville consistently ranks as one of the best college towns in the U.S.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in plant pathology or a related field is required, with expertise in pathogens and diseases impacting crop plant systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to conduct independent and collaborative research are required.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across disciplines in the fields of plant pathology, disease management, data analytics, and epidemiology.
• Postdoctoral experience in a land-grant institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust, extramurally funded research program focused on managing and understanding plant pathogens that impact food or fiber crops of importance to Arkansas.
• Report research results in peer-reviewed publications.
• Present research at national and regional meetings.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses related to plant pathology.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Provide service to the institution and state as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with institutional research and extension faculty, and colleagues in related disciplines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree