Tenure-track: Assistant Professor, Potato and Sugarbeet Pathology

The American Phytopathological Society (APS); Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Retirement contributions 7.5%–12.26%

Tuition waivers (employees)

10 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

North Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology. The role emphasizes building a distinguished research program on potato and sugarbeet diseases, with teaching and service duties across the department and college.

The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse scientists, mentor graduate students, and engage with public and private stakeholders to advance potato pathology

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in plant pathology or closely related field at hire.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish in high-quality journals.
• Experience with applied research and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a regionally-, nationally-, and internationally-recognized research program on potato and sugarbeet diseases.
• Advise graduate students, teach aligned with expertise, and engage in stakeholder outreach.
• Contribute service to the department, college, and professional societies.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology

Job description

Position

The Department of Plant Pathology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology (PPMB) at North Dakota State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The successful applicant will: 1) join over two-dozen faculty in a recently merged department with established histories of high-quality and high-impact research and Extension with excellent undergraduate and graduate programs, 2) join a team of collaborative pathologists and other scientists working to help the industry produce and protect potatoes and sugarbeets, and 3) collaborate with a broader team of public- and private-sector professionals and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be eligible for nomination to the John T. Nordgaard Endowed Faculty Professorship, which provides support for salary, potato pathology research, graduate student stipends, and teaching.

Responsibilities

The appointment is 80% research (North Dakota Agriculture Experiment Station), 10% teaching (College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources) and 10% service. The successful candidate will develop and lead a regionally-, nationally- and internationally-recognized research program that addresses established and emerging diseases that threaten the production, storage and profitability of potatoes and sugarbeets. The position is open to all areas of plant disease research, with opportunities to collaborate and conduct complementary research with faculty, USDA researchers and other university researchers working on potato and sugarbeet pathology. The successful applicant will advise graduate students, teach in areas that utilize their expertise and fit the needs of the department, engage in outreach to stakeholders, and contribute service to PPMB, NDSU and professional societies.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are: an earned Ph.D. in plant pathology or a closely related field with extensive background in plant pathology at the time of hire; demonstrated ability to conduct and publish research in high-quality and relevant journals; demonstrated experience in applied research; strong communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.); capacity to work effectively, cooperatively, and collegially with a diverse population of stakeholders, colleagues, students, and scientists from other disciplines. Preferred qualifications are: professional experience beyond a Ph.D. (such as post-doc or industry); demonstrated experience obtaining extramural funding and publishing refereed journal articles from such funding; demonstrated experience using modern and traditional techniques for potato/sugarbeet disease research; evidence of effective teaching and/or pedagogical training; experience mentoring and/or managing students and/or staff.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position
  (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

• Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans