Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology

Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

Summary of Position

The Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems (ANFS) in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture seeks a tenure-track faculty member in the field of Plant Pathology to conduct applied research on crop pathogens relevant to New England agriculture. The successful candidate will establish a high-impact, externally funded research program that will focus on integrated approaches to disease management, strategies to enhance crop biosecurity or quality, and/or improved understanding of host resistance.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in ANFS through teaching (courses will likely include Plant Pathology and Plant Microbe Interactions); recruiting and mentoring graduate students; and providing directed undergraduate research opportunities, an area of distinction at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).

Application Details:

Candidates should upload the following documents at the time of application: Cover letter; resume/CV; research statement; statement of teaching philosophy; statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and contact information for three professional references. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2024.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Iago Hale (iago.hale@unh.edu).

Acceptable Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

1. Hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (postdoctoral training is desired);
2. Have a record of significant scholarly research that aligns with the position description;
3. Demonstrate excellent potential in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students;
4. Demonstrate potential for securing robust extramural research funding;
5. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills;
6. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and research stakeholders of diverse backgrounds; and
7. Understand and appreciate the integrated teaching, research, service, and extension components of our land-grant mission.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63499

Special Requirements

A background check will be required as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire is committed to continuously improving our learning environment, one that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus. We encourage and value applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.

 

Department and College Description:

The ANFS Department (http://colsa.unh.edu/anfs) currently serves undergraduate majors through its Animal Science, Nutrition, and Agriculture and Food Systems programs, as well as graduate students and interns through a variety of departmental and College-wide programs. We are an interdisciplinary department of colleagues committed to enhancing the sustainability of the farm-to-fork-to-human wellness continuum through teaching and engaged research activities. Current faculty research areas include animal and plant production, plant breeding and applied genomics, dairy nutrition, and human nutrition (http://colsa.unh.edu/anfs). ANFS is one of five academic units within COLSA, which includes the state’s Agriculture Experiment Station. Relevant campus facilities include the Hubbard Center for Genome Studies, the Woodman and Kingman Agricultural Research Farms, the Fairchild Dairy Research Center, the Burley-Demeritt Organic Dairy Research Center, the MacFarland Greenhouses, the Equine and Therapeutic Riding Center, and the Nutrition Assessment & Simulation Laboratory.

 

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide