Dear All - Please take note of the position that is currently available
at Appalachian State University.
Thanks!
Howie Neufeld
*Greenhouse Manager Position:*
The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University
(http://www.biology.appstate.edu) seeks to hire a Greenhouse Manager to
direct the day-to-day operations of the 3,700 ft^2 Biology Department
Greenhouse Facility apportioned into 2 research houses, a propagation
room, and a large conservatory. Additional facilities include an office,
classroom, storage room and preparation room, as well as an outside
courtyard space for growing plants. This person must have the necessary
botanical and horticultural expertise for growing and maintaining
research plants and a living plant collection.
Responsibilities include 1) daily plant care, including watering,
nutrition and pest control, 2) direct supervision of greenhouse staff
(student employees and volunteer workers), 3) consultation with regard
to research involving plants and/or the greenhouse, and to provide tours
when requested, 4) preparing plants for classes, and providing space for
class experiments, exercises, demonstrations and research projects, 5)
establishing a collegial atmosphere as supervisor and coordinator of
greenhouse operations, 6) working with the Greenhouse Committee to
maintain and operate the greenhouse, 7) maintaining an electronic
database of the plant teaching collection, and 8) supervising one to
three independent study students per academic term in general greenhouse
management practices.
We seek a person with a Master's degree in horticulture or plant
biology, a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift and carry heavy
loads occasionally, and who either has or will obtain a current
commercial plant pesticide applicator's license. We prefer candidates
who have prior teaching experience, as well as demonstrated knowledge
and experience in plant pathology, entomology, and a minimum of two
years experience in academic greenhouse operation and management. The
successful candidate will be expected to pursue professional development
to stay abreast of current trends and technologies in the field.
Appalachian State University, located in the southern Appalachian
Mountains, is a highly ranked comprehensive university and a member
institution of the 16 campus University of North Carolina System.
Enrolling over 16,000 students, Appalachian State seeks to maintain its
reputation for excellence in teaching while continuing to enhance its
research reputation.
To apply send a cover letter describing your qualifications for this
position, and why you would like to have this position, a curriculum
vitae, and contact information for at least 3 professional references
(name, address, telephone, email address) to Dr. Howard Neufeld, Chair,
Greenhouse Manager Search, c/o Debi Tibbett, Department of Biology, 572
Rivers Street, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608.
/Electronic applications accepted only in pdf format (send to
[EMAIL PROTECTED])./ Position will remain open until filled; review
of applications begins 11/17/08. /Appalac//hian State University is an
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply. The University and Department are committed to
increasing diversity and welcome applications from members of minorities
and underrepresented groups./
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Dr. Howard S. Neufeld, Professor
Department of Biology
572 Rivers Street
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
departmental webpage: http://www.biology.appstate.edu/faculty/neufeldhs.htm
personal webpage: http://www.appstate.edu/~neufeldhs/index.html
Tel: 828-262-2683
Fax: 828-262-2127
