International Society for Horticultural Science
Assistant Professor, Managed Turfgrass Systems
International Society for Horticultural Science, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States,
Assistant Professor, Managed Turfgrass Systems
Assistant Professor, Managed Turfgrass SystemsTerm: 9 month (academic year) 20% Research, 60% Teaching, 20% ExtensionType: Tenure - trackReports to: Department HeadCollege/Admin Unit:
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource SciencesCampus Location: Saint Paul Campus, University of MinnesotaPosition OverviewThe Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Turfgrass Science. This is a 9-month (academic year), tenure-track faculty position with research, teaching, and service responsibilities.ResponsibilitiesResearch (20%):
The successful candidate will continue an established turfgrass program at the University of Minnesota, supervise and set directions and objectives for continued plant physiology of turfgrass. The goal of the position is to use appropriate technologies to reduce inputs while increasing the durability of sport, lawn, and/or no/low mow turf. The incumbent is expected to establish a collaborative and productive interdisciplinary research program with the turfgrass breeding & genetics program and other researchers at the University of Minnesota, in addition to collaborations with national and international colleagues. The successful candidate will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scientists and research technicians. The individual will be expected to publish regularly in peer-reviewed journals appropriate to the discipline and to compete successfully for external funding to support their scholarly programs.Teaching (60%):
The individual in this position will be expected to teach at least 7 credits a year. Courses included are 1 to 2 turfgrass courses and one large enrollment course that would serve departmental majors in compliance with the College's policy on teaching workload in the Department of Horticultural Science. Additionally, there is an expectation of participation in professional development opportunities supporting teaching and advising. This position is expected to provide academic mentoring for undergraduate and advising graduate students in Horticultural Science and will also contribute to the department/college/university through service on assigned committees.Extension (20%):
Overall, the incumbent would provide leadership for statewide turfgrass science extension targeting multiple audiences including professional turfgrass managers, grass seed and sod producers, and residents. There is an explicit expectation to work in close collaboration with the Extension Educator in Turfgrass.Required Qualifications:● Ph.D. in Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Physiology or related discipline● Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and/or advising● Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills working with a spectrum of audiences across a number of platforms● Ability to travel to multiple locations sometimes overnight for field research and/or Extension programming● Record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals● Evidence of ability to pursue and obtain competitive funding● Experience with formal classroom teachingPreferred Qualifications:● Demonstrated research productivity in turfgrass science.● Evidence of transdisciplinary grant writing success and collaboration.● Evidence of success in applying contemporary approaches to problem-solving in turfgrass systems.● Implementation of innovative and inclusive teaching pedagogy via multiple platforms.● Demonstrated experience in and an ongoing commitment to working effectively with and across diverse communities and identities.Special/Physical Requirements:This position requires frequent travel among worksites including travel to offsite locations throughout Minnesota. Occasional national and international travel will also be required. This position may entail working outside under varying climatic conditions and may require lifting up to 50 pounds, operating farm/field equipment, applying fertilizers/pesticides/fungicides, as well as bending/kneeling/standing/etc. as the research, teaching, and extension program dictates.Salary/Benefits:Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary will be supplemented with 9 weeks of summer salary for the first three (3) years of the appointment to help establish a research and teaching program. Thereafter, a 9-month salary can be supplemented through research and/or educational grants. The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Competitive wages, paid holidaysLow cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plansHealth care and dependent daycare flexible spending accountsExcellent retirement plans with generous employer contribution and immediate vestingEmployer paid disability and life insuranceWellbeing program with reduced insurance premiumsTuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75% of eligible tuitionOpportunities for Sabbaticals and other professional leavesOpportunities for growth and promotionEmployee Assistance ProgramRequired application materials:● A cover letter clearly indicating how the applicant addresses the required and preferred qualifications● Curriculum Vitae● 1 - 2 page Research Statement*● 1 - 2 page Teaching Statement*● 1 - 2 page Extension Statement*o [both research and teaching statements should highlight accomplishments, experience and interests]● Names, addresses and email contact information for three (3) professional references that will be contacted if you are deemed a final candidateFor questions regarding this position, please contact Professor Thomas Michaels (michaels@umn.edu). Submit applications by May 15, 2024.*Statements should include information regarding your approach and work related to fostering diversity and inclusiveness. Applicants are required to submit a diversity statement for this position. CFANS values and is actively invested in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout all of our academic programs. Please review the CFANS definition of diversity and the DEI strategic plan for the college.Diversity:The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.Employer Requirements:Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their first day of employment. To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu .
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Assistant Professor, Managed Turfgrass SystemsTerm: 9 month (academic year) 20% Research, 60% Teaching, 20% ExtensionType: Tenure - trackReports to: Department HeadCollege/Admin Unit:
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource SciencesCampus Location: Saint Paul Campus, University of MinnesotaPosition OverviewThe Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Turfgrass Science. This is a 9-month (academic year), tenure-track faculty position with research, teaching, and service responsibilities.ResponsibilitiesResearch (20%):
The successful candidate will continue an established turfgrass program at the University of Minnesota, supervise and set directions and objectives for continued plant physiology of turfgrass. The goal of the position is to use appropriate technologies to reduce inputs while increasing the durability of sport, lawn, and/or no/low mow turf. The incumbent is expected to establish a collaborative and productive interdisciplinary research program with the turfgrass breeding & genetics program and other researchers at the University of Minnesota, in addition to collaborations with national and international colleagues. The successful candidate will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scientists and research technicians. The individual will be expected to publish regularly in peer-reviewed journals appropriate to the discipline and to compete successfully for external funding to support their scholarly programs.Teaching (60%):
The individual in this position will be expected to teach at least 7 credits a year. Courses included are 1 to 2 turfgrass courses and one large enrollment course that would serve departmental majors in compliance with the College's policy on teaching workload in the Department of Horticultural Science. Additionally, there is an expectation of participation in professional development opportunities supporting teaching and advising. This position is expected to provide academic mentoring for undergraduate and advising graduate students in Horticultural Science and will also contribute to the department/college/university through service on assigned committees.Extension (20%):
Overall, the incumbent would provide leadership for statewide turfgrass science extension targeting multiple audiences including professional turfgrass managers, grass seed and sod producers, and residents. There is an explicit expectation to work in close collaboration with the Extension Educator in Turfgrass.Required Qualifications:● Ph.D. in Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Physiology or related discipline● Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and/or advising● Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills working with a spectrum of audiences across a number of platforms● Ability to travel to multiple locations sometimes overnight for field research and/or Extension programming● Record of publication in peer-reviewed academic journals● Evidence of ability to pursue and obtain competitive funding● Experience with formal classroom teachingPreferred Qualifications:● Demonstrated research productivity in turfgrass science.● Evidence of transdisciplinary grant writing success and collaboration.● Evidence of success in applying contemporary approaches to problem-solving in turfgrass systems.● Implementation of innovative and inclusive teaching pedagogy via multiple platforms.● Demonstrated experience in and an ongoing commitment to working effectively with and across diverse communities and identities.Special/Physical Requirements:This position requires frequent travel among worksites including travel to offsite locations throughout Minnesota. Occasional national and international travel will also be required. This position may entail working outside under varying climatic conditions and may require lifting up to 50 pounds, operating farm/field equipment, applying fertilizers/pesticides/fungicides, as well as bending/kneeling/standing/etc. as the research, teaching, and extension program dictates.Salary/Benefits:Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary will be supplemented with 9 weeks of summer salary for the first three (3) years of the appointment to help establish a research and teaching program. Thereafter, a 9-month salary can be supplemented through research and/or educational grants. The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Competitive wages, paid holidaysLow cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plansHealth care and dependent daycare flexible spending accountsExcellent retirement plans with generous employer contribution and immediate vestingEmployer paid disability and life insuranceWellbeing program with reduced insurance premiumsTuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75% of eligible tuitionOpportunities for Sabbaticals and other professional leavesOpportunities for growth and promotionEmployee Assistance ProgramRequired application materials:● A cover letter clearly indicating how the applicant addresses the required and preferred qualifications● Curriculum Vitae● 1 - 2 page Research Statement*● 1 - 2 page Teaching Statement*● 1 - 2 page Extension Statement*o [both research and teaching statements should highlight accomplishments, experience and interests]● Names, addresses and email contact information for three (3) professional references that will be contacted if you are deemed a final candidateFor questions regarding this position, please contact Professor Thomas Michaels (michaels@umn.edu). Submit applications by May 15, 2024.*Statements should include information regarding your approach and work related to fostering diversity and inclusiveness. Applicants are required to submit a diversity statement for this position. CFANS values and is actively invested in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout all of our academic programs. Please review the CFANS definition of diversity and the DEI strategic plan for the college.Diversity:The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.Employer Requirements:Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to report complete vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation requesting a medical or religious exemption on their first day of employment. To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu .
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