Assistant Research Professor

Penn State University•University Park, PA

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About The Position

The College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State University invites applications for a 48-week, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Research Professor with expertise in diseases of grapevines and potatoes and integrated crop management, and development of educational programming serving extension needs. This position has 60% extension, 25% research and 15% teaching responsibilities and will be located at the Lake Erie Regional Grape Research and Extension Center (LERGREC). The successful candidate will build a robust applied research program focused on integrated management of grapevine diseases significant to the area, the Lake Erie Grape Belt. The candidate is expected to partner with industry to test new disease control practices that are effective to the specific disease pressures of this area where grapes are grown under irrigation systems. The successful candidate will provide statewide leadership in extension supporting the disease management needs of the grape and potato industries in Pennsylvania, both important crops in the region. Additionally, the candidate is expected to teach one course per year at the Penn State Behrend campus alternating an upper-level undergraduate course in fungal biology, and a General Education interdomain course. The successful candidate is expected to obtain extramural support for their research and communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and other effective means. Applicants must submit the following: (1) a cover letter; (2) a complete CV; (3) a statement summarizing the applicant's philosophy and plan for establishing a successful research and extension program; (4) a teaching philosophy statement; and (5) contact information for three references. Please share either through the application materials or as a separate statement how you would contribute to creating/maintaining an inclusive and respectful environment for all students within classrooms and/or all employees within your work unit. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. For more information about the position, please contact Kari Peter ([email protected]), Chair of the Search Committee, or Maria del Mar Jimenez Gasco ([email protected]), Head of the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or a related field is required.
Applicants should provide evidence of strong potential for conducting and publishing research, competitiveness for external research funding, and excellence in communication across a range of audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing and delivering extension programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build a robust applied research program focused on integrated management of grapevine diseases significant to the area, the Lake Erie Grape Belt.
Partner with industry to test new disease control practices that are effective to the specific disease pressures of this area where grapes are grown under irrigation systems.
Provide statewide leadership in extension supporting the disease management needs of the grape and potato industries in Pennsylvania.
Teach one course per year at the Penn State Behrend campus alternating an upper-level undergraduate course in fungal biology, and a General Education interdomain course.
Obtain extramural support for their research and communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and other effective means.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing.
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans.
One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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