Assistant/Associate Professor, Plant Science Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

POSITION

Nine-month tenure track appointment, 60% teaching, 20% service, and 20% research (negotiable).

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture, Plant Science, or related field. PhD candidates that have completed their dissertation defense (ABD) with a documented plan of completion by the appointment date will be considered. The successful candidate must exhibit effective teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills, and must demonstrate the capacity to work productively and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, peers, and administrators. Must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time of appointment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be teaching a variety of undergraduate plant science courses, which may include (but may not be limited to) introductory plant science, crop production, pest management, landscape design, and landscape plants. Responsibilities will also include conducting applied research, academic advising, student recruitment, curriculum development, and may also involve advising student clubs and organizations. Agricultural Sciences faculty members support youth agricultural organization activities such as FFA and 4-H. The individual hired to fill this position will have the opportunity to engage with agricultural producers, landscape professionals, farm managers, and relevant professional organizations at local, state, and regional levels. Participation in departmental, college, or university committees is a shared responsibility of all Louisiana Tech University faculty members.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The School of Agricultural Sciences & Forestry offers undergraduate degrees in Agricultural Business with concentrations in Business Administration and Plant Science, Agricultural Education, Animal Science with concentrations in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Applied Animal Science, Forestry with concentrations in Forest Management and Wildlife Habitat Management, and Geographic Information Science. The School has 17 faculty and 9 staff members that serve approximately 400 students and is highly regarded for providing students with strong academic and professional development, with graduates being well prepared for employment, graduate school, or professional programs following graduation. Experiential education and research opportunities are enhanced by access to a fully operational 26-room, 20,000 square foot greenhouse facility, the John D. Griffin horticultural garden, vegetable gardens, the 1,150-acre Tech Farm and its animal units (beef cattle, horses, sheep, and swine), and a meat processing laboratory. Louisiana Tech values excellent teaching and places a high priority on impactful student learning and applied research. Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date:

This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration. Note to

Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency. Mortissa Harvey –

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