Assistant Professor-Vegetable Pathology

Clemson University: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences: Plant & Environmental Sciences

Location:

Pitner Center, Pee Dee REC

Open Date:

Nov 18, 2024

Description

The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences at Clemson University is seeking to fill a 9-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level (70% research and 30% Extension) to work on diseases of vegetable crops. The position is located at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center (PDREC) near Florence, South Carolina, USA. PDREC's 2,300 acres of crop and forest research land span Florence and Darlington counties, one of the major vegetable production areas in South Carolina. The top-level research facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories and the opportunity to work in partnership with vegetable breeding and genetics programs. PDREC is an integral part of Clemson University's Public Service activities including the Agricultural Research and Forestry system, the Advanced Plant Technology Program, the Cooperative Extension Service, and is closely aligned and collaborative with several of the other state Research and Education Centers. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, innovative, and extramurally supported research program. A successful candidate should have a strong background in plant pathology and will focus on vegetable crops of economic importance in South Carolina and the southeastern United States. The research must be responsive to grower and stakeholder needs. Successful candidates are expected to collaborate with other faculty members in the department and college and interact with colleagues, stakeholders, and commodity groups in the region and around the country. There is an expectation of excellence in grantsmanship, timely communication of research findings through publication of peer-reviewed journal articles, and active participation in the training and mentoring of graduate students and postdocs. In addition to the above responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to communicate findings effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, or a closely related field, and have a track record of peer-reviewed publication in relevant journals. The candidate must also have strong oral and written communication skills to convey information to different audiences (e.g., colleagues, growers, and students). Additional experience beyond graduate school is desirable. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with background and experience. An attractive benefits package is available.

Application Instructions

Please submit electronically through Interfolio: (1) a letter of interest with applicant's contact information; (2) a complete curriculum vitae; (3) personal statements of a research plan, Extension experience, and a plan for an Extension program; (4) contact information for three references; (5) a transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) from each degree-granting institutions (BS, MS, PhD); (6) electronic/digital copies of reprints of three recent publications combined into a single pdf file. Applicants may request that their candidacy remain confidential during the initial review process. Application-Interview Timeline: For full consideration, please apply by 12/31/2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position will remain posted until it is filled. Inquiries regarding the position should be sent to the search committee chair: Patrick Wechter, Ph.D. Director, Coastal Research and Education Center Charleston, SC 29414 wwechte@clemson.edu 843-402-5398

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/159383

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