Innovative Specialty Crop Weed Scientist & Instructor

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in specialty crop weed science in the Department of Horticulture. This nine-month appointment emphasizes 75% research and 25% instruction, commencing August 16, 2027.

The role aims to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded program addressing weed management in specialty crops. The successful candidate will lead field-based research across conventional and organic systems, publish findings, and teach courses

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in horticulture, crop science, agronomy or closely related plant science field by start date.
• Experience conducting field research in agricultural cropping systems.
• Record of scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Establish an innovative, externally funded research program on weed management in specialty crops.
• Teach undergraduate/graduate courses, including Weed Management in Specialty Cropping Systems.
• Collaborate with university and extension personnel and industry stakeholders to translate research into practice.

Skills

Field research

Weed management

Scholarly productivity

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in horticulture/crop science/agronomy or related plant science

Job description

Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in specialty crop weed science in the Department of Horticulture. This nine-month appointment emphasizes 75% research and 25% instruction, commencing August 16, 2027.

The role aims to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded program addressing weed management in specialty crops. The successful candidate will lead field-based research across conventional and organic systems, publish findings, and teach courses