Plant Pathology & Row Crops (Pecans) — Assistant Professor

fvsu; Fort Valley (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology/Row Crops and Pecans in a 12-month hybrid appointment within CAFST. The role balances 75% Agricultural Research and 25% instruction in Plant Science/Plant Pathology.

The successful candidate will oversee undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentor students, and build a field-based program focused on diseases impacting Georgia crops such as cotton, peanut, pecans, and peaches, with outreach to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology required.
• Demonstrated field research experience in crop diseases.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted education and research technologies beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate Plant Science/Plant Pathology courses.
• Advise and mentor students; support recruitment and student organizations.
• Develop a robust field-based research program addressing Georgia crop diseases.
• Secure extramural funding and collaborate with Cooperative Extension.
• Collaborate with industry partners and stakeholders within the USG system.

Skills

Plant pathology expertise

Crop production systems

Field research

AI-assisted education

Communication skills

Collaboration

Grant writing potential

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology

Job description

Fort Valley State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology/Row Crops and Pecans in a 12-month hybrid appointment within CAFST. The role balances 75% Agricultural Research and 25% instruction in Plant Science/Plant Pathology.

The successful candidate will oversee undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentor students, and build a field-based program focused on diseases impacting Georgia crops such as cotton, peanut, pecans, and peaches, with outreach to