Assistant Professor of Horticulture / Plant Biology

Montana State University, Inc • Bozeman, MT

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About The Position

Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University enrolls over 17,000 students, including nearly 2,000 graduate students. MSU is in Bozeman, Montana, a community of 57,000 situated in the Gallatin Valley, and part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Duties and Responsibilities This tenure-track position requires that the successful candidate develop an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in horticultural crops or systems. Prioritized focal areas include abiotic stress tolerance for drought, cold, heat, or salinity stress in ornamentals, turf, woody species, or crops relevant to semi-arid or high-elevation regions. Both basic and applied approaches, including model systems, are welcome. Research projects will include engagement with stakeholder communities such as nursery, landscape, urban forestry, or turf management professionals in Montana and the region. Collaborative research and scholarship related to teaching and learning are also encouraged. This individual will support their research with extramural funding and publish original research in refereed journals and other appropriate venues. The successful candidate will develop an innovative and collaborative teaching program relevant to the missions of the Department, College and University. Instructional responsibilities include two 3-credit courses annually that tie into the horticulture and plant science undergraduate programs (e.g., plant propagation, herbaceous ornamentals, introduction to plant science, turfgrass or landscape management), with flexibility to align with expertise and departmental needs. Interdisciplinary projects, community engagement, and other high quality high-impact educational practices are encouraged. The successful candidate will also advise undergraduate and graduate students in academic and research/creative activities that relate to horticulture.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in horticulture, plant biology, or related field.
• Potential for excellence in research and a publication record commensurate with career level.
• Potential for excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other faculty and scientists.
• Contribute successfully to PSPP community and collaborate with the horticulture group.
• Possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Possess effective interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to student success, advising/mentoring, and quality teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience at the university level.
• Past record or evidence of scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding from a combination of public and private sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded, nationally recognized research program in horticultural crops or systems.
• Support research with extramural funding and publish original research in refereed journals and other appropriate venues.
• Develop an innovative and collaborative teaching program relevant to the missions of the Department, College and University.
• Instructional responsibilities include two 3-credit courses annually that tie into the horticulture and plant science undergraduate programs
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students in academic and research/creative activities that relate to horticulture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees