Assistant Professor of Horticulture

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

The Agriculture Program invites applications for a fulltime, tenure-track appointment in Horticulture at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is primarily a teaching position and the person appointed to the position will teach in some of the following areas: Integrated pest management, weed biology, tree and fruit crop production and management, principles of horticulture and practices, nursery production, crop physiology, plant breeding and agricultural propagation. Additional duties will include: course development, establishing an active student-focused experiential learning program. Other responsibilities will include student mentoring and advising a highly diverse student population. Effective teaching, scholarly productivity, and service to the University are required for retention, promotion, and tenure. This is an academic year appointment. Opportunities may exist for additional grant-funded Summer activities and interdisciplinary projects on the 2-acre sustainable garden.

PhD or equivalent degree required in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, Pomology or a closely related field. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence as evidenced by strong teaching evaluations by students. Applicants should provide evidence of experience or interest in serving a highly diverse majority minority student population. Candidates with ABD status will be considered beyond the initial round of review only if the dissertation advisor confirms the candidate is on track to complete all requirements for the PhD. All requirements for the PhD must be completed prior to the inception of the appointment.