Assistant Professor of Pedology Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Assistant Professor of Pedology Please attach a
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Posting Details
Posting Information Posting Number

PG193781EP

Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant Professor of Pedology
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Crop and Soil Sciences
About the Department Crop and Soil Sciences is a department with diverse disciplines that encompass research, extension, and teaching related to soil science and the genetic improvement, production, and utilization of agronomic and turfgrass crops. Research in basic and applied science and the engagement of technology are transferred to public and private sector practitioners. You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. Essential Job Duties NC State University invites applications for a dynamic faculty position in Soil Science. The selected candidate will lead a comprehensive research, teaching, and extension program, integrating pedologic and hydropedologic principles with modern methodologies to address contemporary issues in soil science and land use. The program will examine interactions among water, soil properties, and human activities across various spatial and temporal scales, contributing to the future of soil science and inspiring the next generation of soil scientists.

Key Responsibilities:

Research:

Develop and lead a research program focused on soil science, with emphasis areas tailored to the candidate’s expertise.

Potential topics may include:

Assessing soil properties using geospatial techniques at field, landscape, or regional scales
Using pedologic and/or hydrologic models to predict climate change impacts on soils
Studying wetland soil function at landscape scale
Improving waste disposal system effectiveness in challenging soils The successful candidate will seek external funding, present research findings at state, regional, and national symposia and publish research studies in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching:

Teach an upper-level undergraduate or graduate course in soil science, tailored to expertise, with potential topics such as hydropedology, wetland soils, or GIS applications. Training on soil-landscape relationships and soil interpretations for land use decisions is desirable. Online instruction can be used to fulfill part of the teaching requirements.

Extension/Outreach:

Activities should also support soil interpretations for land use. Opportunities include developing materials to support various stakeholder groups making decisions about rural and urban land use in a changing climate and participating in the on-site waste training program. Outreach opportunities also include participation in youth training activities such as FFA land judging and Envirothon. Other Responsibilities Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Ph.D. in soil science or a closely related field. Other Required Qualifications Expertise in soil science and a commitment to research excellence, teaching, and community engagement.
Proven record (or demonstrated potential) of securing external funding and publishing in recognized journals. Preferred Qualifications Experience with research in pedology, including dissemination of results through technical presentations and peer-reviewed publications
Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students in classroom and laboratory/field settings.
Experience with extension and outreach activities with various clientele.
Experience obtaining funding support for research activities Required License(s) or Certification(s) n/a Valid NC Driver’s License required No
Commercial Driver’s License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 11/01/2024
Anticipated Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach a
Cover Letter
Resume/CV,
Research Statement
Teaching Statment
Statement on extension/outreach philosophy
Contact information for three (3) professional references. Please make sure that the information entered on the application matches what is on your resume.
Position Details Position Number 00111139
Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation

• Adverse Weather Non Mandatory
• Adverse Weather
  Mandatory Designation
• Emergency Events Non Mandatory
• Emergency Event
  Department ID 110901
• Crop and Soil Sciences
  AA/EEO