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Montgomery County Maryland

Assistant/Associate Professor - Plant Nematology

Montgomery County Maryland, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506


About This Role:

The Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University, is recruiting an Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in the area of plant nematology. This Faculty position is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment with an approximately 90% Research and 10% Teaching distribution of effort.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must possess

Ph.D. degree in Plant Pathology or related disciple with strong component in plant nematology

Demonstrated research excellence with the desire to mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers

Strong communication skills with a desire to teach and a commitment to expand and foster diversity

Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills that would facilitate work with diverse multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications:

Research experience related to plant parasitic nematodes of economically important crops

Background in data analytics and applied statistics for plant disease

Ability to acquire extramural funding to build and maintain an active research program

How to Apply:

Applications must include:

Cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position

Research statement describing your research accomplishments and future plans (3-page max).

Teaching statement describing your teaching experience and future plans (2-page max).

Curriculum vitae

Contact information for three references

Screening of Applications Begin:

Screening of applications will begin

September 30, 2024,

and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and consistent with the position sought.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.

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