Rosalie and Harold Rea Brown Distinguished Endowed Chair in Plant Pathology

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

33d • $90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University (WSU) seeks a leader in D ryland C ropping S ystems P lant P athology at the rank of Associate or Full P rofessor with 60% research, 20% extension , 10% teaching, and 10% service responsibilities . This endowed chair position offers the opportunity to lead internationally recognized research and extension efforts addressing diseases of wheat, barley, and other key dryland rotational crops, including canola, chickpea, dry pea, lentil, camelina , and others . This position is supported by a $ 3.0 million endowment, made possible by the Rosalie and Harold Rea Brown Charitable Trust to support translational research and extension in plant pathology at WSU. The successful candidate will advance innovative strategies for disease management, strengthen partnerships with dryland cropping system stakeholders across Washington and the greater Pacific Northwest, and provide leadership to sustain the productivity and profitability of the region’s dryland cropping systems. In addition, the position will play an important role in graduate education by contributing to the teaching of core plant pathology courses. The person in this position will also mentor graduate students, contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives, and enhance the visibility and impact of WSU’s Plant Pathology program. The Endowed Chair in Dryland Cropping Systems Plant Pathology will hold tenure in the WSU Department of Plant Pathology and report to the Chair of the Department .

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in plant pathology or related field
• Evidence of leadership in developing and executing a robust research program in plant pathology , including a strong record of peer-reviewed publications
• Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences in oral, written, and electronic forms
• S ustained record of acquiring extramural competitive grant support
• Must have served at least 6 years in academic, industry, or a federal lab after completion of a PhD degree (Associate)
• Must have experience in mentoring and demonstrated leadership in funded research programs
• Must have served at least 10 years in academic, industry, or a federal lab after completion of a PhD degree (Professor)
• Must be a recognized leader through national/international accomplishments and awards (Professor)

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students
• Evidence of success ful research leading to improved management of diseases in dryland cropping systems
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspective

Responsibilities

• Lead a world-class research program focused on disease management in dryland cropping systems in central and eastern Washington
• Design and deliver an impactful extension program that addresses stakeholder needs for disease management, sustainability, and improved profitability in Washington’s dryland agriculture as a member of the Dryland Cropping Systems Extension team.
• Contribute to teaching in the Department of Plant Pathology, including co-teaching PL_P 429 (General Plant Pathology) and PL_P 551 (Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management), and contributing to other courses as needed by the Department.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Collaborate with other researchers and Extension faculty in the Department of Plant Pathology, USDA-ARS scientists, industry partners, and regional, national, and international researchers to address important diseases affecting dryland crop production.
• Pursue extramural funding through regional, state, and federal grants and contracts
• Provide professional service to the Department, College, University, and relevant scientific and professional organizations
• Help strengthen the visibility and leadership of the WSU plant pathology program.

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts.

What This Job Offers

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