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Washington State University Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Plant Pathology in Pullman, Washington
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Plant Pathology
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
May 27, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor
Business Title:
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track | Plant Pathology
Employee Type:
Faculty
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic research and extension team comprising WSU and USDA scientists over several academic units based in Pullman and the Research and Extension Centers in Prosser and Mount Vernon, WA. Washington is the second largest producer of processing potatoes in the United States and has substantial table and seed potato production. The successful candidate is expected to participate in transdisciplinary teams, collaborate with faculty at WSU as well as with state, federal, and industry scientists in the region and beyond. Potential research areas may include, but are not limited to, the etiology, ecology, epidemiology, diagnostics, population biology, and management of pathogens relevant to processing, table, and seed potato production in Washington, with a primary focus on fungal, oomycete, and bacterial diseases. The candidate will develop an integrated extension program that engages with diverse stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest potato industry. The successful candidate is expected to acquire competitive grant funding from national, regional, state, and industry sources.
Teaching duties include a graduate level course in epidemiology and management of plant diseases and contributions to a team-taught introductory plant pathology course. The person filling this position is expected to serve as an effective mentor to both undergraduate and graduate students, and to serve as major advisor and committee member for students working toward M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to student recruitment and retention, and participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct a program of research and effective engagement consistent with the mission of the WSU CAHNRS Office of Research (https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/research/). The person will also contribute to WSU's strategic focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This is an 11-month appointment for the first three years, then a 9-month appointment thereafter. The candidate may supplement their salary for the additional month(s).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• An earned doctorate in plant pathology or related field at the time of hire.
• Evidence of research productivity commensurate with career level.
• Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to develop an original research and extension program addressing the biology and management of plant diseases.
• Potential to develop a dynamic, diverse, and innovative teaching program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Evidence of obtaining external funding in the form of competitive grants, gifts, and in-kind resources to support research and extension programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.