Plant Pathology Assistant: Nematology or Epidemiology

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan with 6% match

Paid holidays & vacation leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Dakota State University in Brookings seeks an Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology with expertise in plant nematology or disease epidemiology to join AHPS. The role is 70% research and 30% teaching, tenure-track and benefits‑eligible.

The successful candidate will build an externally funded program, collaborate across departments, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and teach graduate-level courses in plant disease epidemiology or nematology while contributing to the university's

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Epidemiology, Nematology or a closely related discipline completed by the start date.
• Record of research publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish research collaborations and work as a contributing team member.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded well‑recognized research program in plant pathology and develop niche research areas in plant disease epidemiology and/or nematology.
• Conduct research on crop disease modeling, disease ecology and epidemiology, and plant parasitic nematodes.
• Collaborate with SDSU faculty and external partners across state, federal, tribal and private sectors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Research planning

Education

PhD in Plant Pathology or related

Job description

South Dakota State University in Brookings seeks an Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology with expertise in plant nematology or disease epidemiology to join AHPS. The role is 70% research and 30% teaching, tenure-track and benefits‑eligible.

The successful candidate will build an externally funded program, collaborate across departments, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and teach graduate-level courses in plant disease epidemiology or nematology while contributing to the university's