Penn State University-posted 7 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • University Park, PA
Educational Services

The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in natural resources and conservation practices in agriculture and natural resources. This tenure-track faculty position will be on a 36-week academic year appointment, with 40% Teaching and 60% Research responsibilities. This position has been created to enable student success in interdisciplinary education and lead a nationally recognized research program in the area of natural resources and conservation. Desired expertise includes the effects of climate variability on management and projections of natural resources, including water quality and soil health, in agro-ecosystems. The candidate will teach courses in one of the College's largest majors (Environmental Resource Management, ERM), with courses including, but not limited to: (i) ERM 412 (Resource Systems Analysis; 3 credit hours (lecture+lab and taught in Fall and Spring semesters, required option); (ii) ERM/WFS 450 (Wetland Conservation; 3 credit hours, lecture+lab; required option); potentially (iii) ERM 499A (Foreign Studies/Study Abroad; 3 credit hours, lecture), and other course(s) that the Department Head may ask the candidate to develop and teach [i.e., 100/200 level General Education (Gen Ed) course for the Biological Engineering Undergraduate Major]. The interdepartmental ERM program is one of the most visible and impactful programs in the college and these courses are critical components of the program.

  • Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in globally diverse, multicultural, transdisciplinary and inclusive research and teaching programs.
  • Develop strong collaborations across campus, Pennsylvania, the region and nationally.
  • Develop new and/or enhance existing collaborations and partnerships with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and other state and federal agency colleagues.
  • Conduct research, publish refereed journal articles in reputable journals, and seek external grant funding.
  • Participate in national and international professional society functions.
  • Function in a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary team environment.
  • Implement Integrity, Honesty, and Excellence into the courses and Research programs.
  • Provide an inclusive teaching and learning environment for students.
  • Ph.D. in agricultural, biological, civil, or environmental engineering, or related engineering and non-engineering fields.
  • High quality Research and Teaching experience in integrating engineering, agroecology, hydrology, agricultural economics, biology, climate science, agronomy, economics, and natural resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage professionally with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
  • Effective communication skills to provide creative leadership and work cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, industry, and state and federal agency partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to function in a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary team environment.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Robust retirement plans.
  • Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
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