Extension Plant Pathology Lead - Disease Diagnosis & Outreach

The American Phytopathological Society (APS); Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Department of Botany & Plant Pathology invites applications for a 12-month (0.75 FTE), tenure-track Assistant Professor of Extension Plant Pathology. The role leads statewide extension programs for diagnosing and managing plant diseases across Oregon’s fruit, nut and ornamental industries.

The candidate will engage with growers, field staff, and university colleagues, and contribute to scholarly outputs such as the Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook,

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership in developing an Extension research program for diagnosing and managing plant diseases.
• Educate growers, field staff, federal/state employees, Master Gardeners, and OSU faculty.

Job description

Oregon State University’s Department of Botany & Plant Pathology invites applications for a 12-month (0.75 FTE), tenure-track Assistant Professor of Extension Plant Pathology. The role leads statewide extension programs for diagnosing and managing plant diseases across Oregon’s fruit, nut and ornamental industries.

The candidate will engage with growers, field staff, and university colleagues, and contribute to scholarly outputs such as the Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook,