Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas System•Fayetteville, AR

5d•Onsite

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 host-pathogen interactions. 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 fundamental and/or applied aspects of plant-pathogen interactions. Areas of research specialization could include a broad set of experimental approaches to study host-pathogen interaction. These could include, but are not limited to, functional genomics, conventional and molecular genetics, biocontrol, physiology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, and disease management. Preferred applicants will focus on host-pathogen interactions in commodities of importance to Arkansas agriculture. However, research specialization is not limited to a specific commodity or category of plant pathogens. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in grantsmanship, present research results in peer-reviewed publications, and teach graduate and undergraduate level courses in plant-pathogen interactions and other areas of expertise. The incumbent will advise and mentor graduate students, provide service to the department, college, university and state as appropriate for their expertise, and collaborate effectively with departmental 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.
Ph.D. must be conferred by the date of hire.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research.

Nice To Haves

Postdoctoral experience in a land-grant institution is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across disciplines in the fields of plant pathology, disease management, data analytics, and epidemiology.

Responsibilities

Develop a robust, extramurally funded research program focused on fundamental and/or applied aspects of plant-pathogen interactions.
Demonstrate excellence in grantsmanship.
Present research results in peer-reviewed publications.
Teach graduate and undergraduate level courses in plant-pathogen interactions and other areas of expertise.
Advise and mentor graduate students.
Provide service to the department, college, university and state as appropriate for their expertise.
Collaborate effectively with departmental research and extension faculty, and colleagues in related disciplines.