Assistant Professor: Plant Pathology in Space Environments

Jackson County Florida 4-H; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida in Apopka, FL seeks a Tenure-accruing faculty member in Plant Pathology for a 70% research and 30% teaching role. The position focuses on specialty crops pathology in controlled environments and space-based systems, with collaboration across Florida and internationally.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized program, publish in refereed journals, supervise graduate students, and pursue extramural funding.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of publication in peer-reviewed journals and extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a nationally and internationally recognized research and teaching program in specialty crops pathology in controlled environments and space settings.
• Publish research results and secure extramural funding.
• Present at professional meetings and advise graduate students; chair/serve on graduate committees.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Grant writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Horticulture, Biology

Job description

University of Florida in Apopka, FL seeks a Tenure-accruing faculty member in Plant Pathology for a 70% research and 30% teaching role. The position focuses on specialty crops pathology in controlled environments and space-based systems, with collaboration across Florida and internationally.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized program, publish in refereed journals, supervise graduate students, and pursue extramural funding.