Assistant/Associate Professor of Molecular Horticulture

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor, Molecular Horticulture (Tenure-Track) in Lorman, MS. The candidate will teach courses in molecular horticulture, mentor students, and contribute to a dynamic teaching and research environment.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, maintaining lab facilities, serving on committees, and pursuing scholarly publication. A Ph.D. by start date and strong communication and mentoring skills are required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Horticulture or closely related plant science by the time of application.
• Minimum one year teaching or postdoctoral research experience preferred.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and collegial teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in molecular horticulture and related subjects.
• Provide guidance and supervision to students.
• Maintain a learning and research environment conducive to excellence.
• Prepare curricula focused on the subject area.
• Participate in departmental meetings and hold office hours.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and plan practical sessions.
• Support other faculty and serve on committees.
• Demonstrate grantsmanship and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Molecular horticulture

Communication skills

Time management

Teaching

Mentoring students

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. in Horticulture or closely related plant science

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor, Molecular Horticulture (TenureTrack)

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts a requisite number of classes; Teaches assignedsubjects.
• Provides guidance and supervision to students.
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to excellence inteaching, learning and research.
• Preparation and formulation of curricula focused on his/hersubject(s)
• Participates in departmental meetings and holds scheduledoffice hours.
• Maintains equipment in the laboratory, plans for laboratorypractical sessions, and provides materials to students.
• Provides academic support to other faculty members.
• Serves on departmental and University committees, asassigned.
• Demonstrates grantsmanship and the ability to publish peerreview journals
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Ph.D. in Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, MolecularBiology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related plant sciencediscipline by the time of application.

Minimum Experience

One (1) year teaching or postdoctoral research experience isstrongly preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of molecular horticulture
• Demonstrated integrity
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written andinterpersonal
• Strong time management skills
• Passion for teaching and engaging with students
• Skilled in mentoring students
• Ability to work well with colleagues and foster a collegialenvironment conducive to teamwork and students’ high level oflearning