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Assistant/Associate Professor - Ornamental Horticulturist
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Position Information
| Job Title | Assistant/Associate Professor - Ornamental Horticulturist |
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| Posting Number | P1415F |
Position Summary Information
| Job Description Summary | The Department of Horticulture at Auburn University is seeking applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor – Ornamental Horticulturist. This position will be a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position with 60% research and 40% teaching appointment. The projected start date is August 2024. Responsibilities: The selected individual will be expected to conduct applied research that will enhance ornamental crop production and usage in Alabama and the region. The selected individual will be expected to develop a strong research program that will support the current and future needs of the Alabama Nursery and Ornamental Greenhouse industries. The research program should address relevant topics related to outdoor nursery crop production, greenhouse floriculture and potted plant production, and new and emerging systems, including highly controlled environments. Collaboration with faculty members and extension personnel at Auburn and beyond is also expected. The selected individual will be expected to publish regularly in peer-reviewed journals appropriate to the discipline of their research and to compete successfully for external funding to support their research program. The selected individual will be expected to mentor undergraduates in short-term research projects and to train future scientists by directly advising M.S. and Ph.D. students. The selected individual will have responsibility in both undergraduate and graduate instruction. Exact course offerings will be negotiable and based on the selected individual’s expertise. Departmental, college, and university service is expected. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Horticulture, or a closely related plant science discipline at the time employment begins. The successful individual should have experience in research on ornamental crops at the M.S. and/or Ph.D. level. The successful candidate should have experience with conventional outdoor and protected cultivation methods for production of ornamental crops, should display evidence of scholarly productivity including published peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, presentations at scientific societies, and a record of developing successful competitive grant proposals. The selected individual should have experience teaching (either as TA or instructor of record) undergraduate and/or graduate courses and must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences. The selected candidate must meet eligibility requirements to be gainfully employed in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and to continue working legally for the term of employment. |
| Desired Qualifications | Desired qualifications: Experience in research on ornamental crop production at the Postdoctoral level. Experience securing extramural competitive grant funding and support of a research program as principal investigator. Experience showing teaching effectiveness and excellence in teaching scholarship. Experience in mentoring undergraduate students in research. Experience as major professor of either M.S. or Ph.D. candidates or mentoring graduate students as a committee member. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must apply for the position by visiting the link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/40892 and attach the following: 1) a cover letter that addresses the experience pertinent to all of the responsibilities of the position, 2) current Curriculum Vitae, 3) copies of ALL academic transcripts, 4) statement on research philosophy and 5) statement of teaching philosophy. When prompted during the online process, please provide names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Only complete applications will be considered. To ensure consideration for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to or by end of business on November 15, 2023, but the search may continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the advertised position should be directed to: Dr. Daniel Wells, Search Committee Chair, email: wellsda@auburn.edu. The University is a Carnegie R1, land-grant institution organized into twelve academic colleges and schools. Auburn is ranked 40th among public universities in the 2021 U.S. News and World Report. As of 2021, 24,931 undergraduates and 6,595 graduate and professional students were enrolled. There are 1,450 faculty members who offer more than 200 educational programs. The University is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, commitments to community engagement, positive work environment, flourishing student life programs, and beautiful campus. Auburn University is understanding and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. For details, visit the following link: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/ . Resources available to support faculty can be found here: https://agriculture.auburn.edu/about/faculty-staff-resources/faculty-support/ . Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika- Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public school systems and regional medical centers. AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN EEO/VET/DISABILITY EMPLOYER |
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| EEO Statement | AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law. |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| References required for this position? | Yes |
| If yes, minimum number requested | 3 |
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