Assistant Professor of Pedology

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University invites applications for a faculty position in Soil Science. The selected candidate will lead research, teach courses, and engage in outreach efforts. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the field of soil science while inspiring future scientists. Ideal candidates will have strong research backgrounds and a commitment to teaching excellence, aiming to impact both academic and local communities.

Qualifications

• Expertise in soil science and a commitment to research excellence.
• Proven record of securing external funding and publishing.
• Experience with teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive research program in soil science.
• Teach courses related to soil science, tailored to expertise.
• Support community outreach and extension activities.

Skills

Research Excellence

Teaching

Community Engagement

Education

Ph.D. in Soil Science

Job description

View more categories View less categories Faculty Jobs Science & Technology ,Agricultural Science & Extension Position Type Tenured & Tenure-Track Employment Type Full Time Institution Type Four-Year Institution

Crop and Soil Sciences is a department with diverse disciplines that encompass research, extension, and teaching related to soil science and the genetic improvement, production, and utilization of agronomic and turfgrass crops. Research in basic and applied science and the engagement of technology are transferred to public and private sector practitioners.

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/ ) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

NC State University invites applications for a dynamic faculty position in Soil Science. The selected candidate will lead a comprehensive research, teaching, and extension program, integrating pedologic and hydropedologic principles with modern methodologies to address contemporary issues in soil science and land use. The program will examine interactions among water, soil properties, and human activities across various spatial and temporal scales, contributing to the future of soil science and inspiring the next generation of soil scientists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research: Develop and lead a research program focused on soil science, with emphasis areas tailored to the candidate’s expertise. Potential topics may include:
  • Assessing soil properties using geospatial techniques at field, landscape, or regional scales
  • Using pedologic and/or hydrologic models to predict climate change impacts on soils
  • Studying wetland soil function at landscape scale
  • Improving waste disposal system effectiveness in challenging soils

Posting Number:

PG193781EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Pedology

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Crop and Soil Sciences

About the Department:

Crop and Soil Sciences is a department with diverse disciplines that encompass research, extension, and teaching related to soil science and the genetic improvement, production, and utilization of agronomic and turfgrass crops. Research in basic and applied science and the engagement of technology are transferred to public and private sector practitioners.

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/ ) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Essential Job Duties:

NC State University invites applications for a dynamic faculty position in Soil Science. The selected candidate will lead a comprehensive research, teaching, and extension program, integrating pedologic and hydropedologic principles with modern methodologies to address contemporary issues in soil science and land use. The program will examine interactions among water, soil properties, and human activities across various spatial and temporal scales, contributing to the future of soil science and inspiring the next generation of soil scientists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research: Develop and lead a research program focused on soil science, with emphasis areas tailored to the candidate’s expertise. Potential topics may include:
  • Assessing soil properties using geospatial techniques at field, landscape, or regional scales
  • Using pedologic and/or hydrologic models to predict climate change impacts on soils
  • Studying wetland soil function at landscape scale
  • Improving waste disposal system effectiveness in challenging soils

The successful candidate will seek external funding, present research findings at state, regional, and national symposia and publish research studies in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals.

• Teaching: Teach an upper-level undergraduate or graduate course in soil science, tailored to expertise, with potential topics such as hydropedology, wetland soils, or GIS applications. Training on soil-landscape relationships and soil interpretations for land use decisions is desirable. Online instruction can be used to fulfill part of the teaching requirements.
• Extension/Outreach: Activities should also support soil interpretations for land use. Opportunities include developing materials to support various stakeholder groups making decisions about rural and urban land use in a changing climate and participating in the on-site waste training program. Outreach opportunities also include participation in youth training activities such as FFA land judging and Envirothon.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in soil science or a closely related field.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Expertise in soil science and a commitment to research excellence, teaching, and community engagement.
• Proven record (or demonstrated potential) of securing external funding and publishing in recognized journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with research in pedology, including dissemination of results through technical presentations and peer-reviewed publications
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students in classroom and laboratory/field settings.
• Experience with extension and outreach activities with various clientele.
• Experience obtaining funding support for research activities

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

11/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a

Cover Letter

Resume/CV,

Research Statement

Teaching Statment

Statement on extension/outreach philosophy

Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Please make sure that the information entered on the application matches what is on your resume.Position Number:

00111139

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.00

Appointment:

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID:

110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

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NC State is one ofonly two universities in the nation leading twoNational Science Foundation EngineeringResearch Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curbnuclear proliferation , help farmers confrontclimate change and builda new American manufacturing sector .

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More than 130years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, ourcareer-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.

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