Assistant Professor, Horticulture — Teaching Focus

California State University Stanislaus; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University Stanislaus in Turlock invites applications for a fulltime, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Horticulture. This is primarily a teaching position with responsibilities across multiple areas such as IPM, weed biology, tree and fruit crop production, and nursery practices.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Horticulture or related field, demonstrate teaching excellence, and show commitment to serving a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, Pomology or closely related field.
• Evidence of teaching excellence from student evaluations.
• Experience or interest in serving a highly diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across areas such as integrated pest management and weed biology.
• Teach tree and fruit crop production and management, nursery production, and crop physiology.
• Course development and establishing experiential learning programs.
• Mentor and advise a diverse student population.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Diversity & inclusion

Education

PhD in Horticulture/Plant Science/Agronomy/Pomology

Job description

California State University Stanislaus in Turlock invites applications for a fulltime, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Horticulture. This is primarily a teaching position with responsibilities across multiple areas such as IPM, weed biology, tree and fruit crop production, and nursery practices.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Horticulture or related field, demonstrate teaching excellence, and show commitment to serving a diverse student population.