Our program has just opened a search for a tenure-track plant pathologist and
we encourage all
qualified applicants, especially those from groups traditionally
under-represented in the sciences, to
apply.
Regards,
Nate Jue
Plant Pathology Faculty Position at California State University, Monterey Bay
The Biology program School of Natural Sciences (SNS) at California State
University Monterey Bay
(CSUMB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the
assistant professor level, of plant
pathology, to begin in Fall 2019. We seek applicants with a demonstrated
commitment to teaching and
research. The successful candidate will collaborate with other faculty and
professional outreach
programs that leverage our unique location in California’s Salinas Valley,
existing connections to the
USDA Agricultural Research Service, outstanding grower cooperators, and area
community college
agriculture programs.
Position Descriptions:
- Teach an upper-division plant pathology course and associated lab, teach the
plant structure and
function portion in the majors biology sequence, and other courses that may
include plant physiology,
mycology or virology, plant science, environmental biotechnology or microbiology
- Employ innovative teaching and learning techniques that engage diverse
students through active
learning, course-based research, and the appropriate use of technology
- Develop and maintain a research program that provides opportunities for
undergraduates
- Pursue and obtain extramural funding to support an active research program
that makes use of and
expands CSUMB’s agricultural connections and assets in the Monterey Bay/Salinas
Valley region
- Sustain scholarly research in plant pathology leading to publications and
professional visibility
- Contribute to the development of curriculum and courses to support the
Biology major, as well as a
possible future plant science concentration in biology and a proposed
Agricultural Crop and Soil Science
program
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Biology, Microbiology, Plant Science, or related
field at time of hire;
Commitment to and experience in teaching undergraduates; Expertise in plant
pathology, particularly
the use of molecular diagnostic; Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in plant pathology. Expertise in diseases of specialty
crops, microbial ecology,
and/or metagenomics are a plus
- Research interests that leverage CSUMB’s ideal location in California’s
Salinas Valley, the “salad bowl
of the world”
- Research and teaching interests and expertise that complement and strengthen
those of existing
faculty in the department
- Strong interest in teaching an upper division course in plant pathology, as
well as courses in plant
biology, microbiology, and other agriculture related topics
- Interest in mentoring undergraduate student research and/or internships
- Strong interest in contributing to lower division biology education as well
as specialty upper division
courses.
- Demonstrated experience with course and curriculum development
- Proven ability and desire to mentor and teach students from diverse cultural,
ethnic, educational, and
economic backgrounds
- Record of external funding and writing grant proposals
- Demonstrated leadership skills
California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is a comprehensive public
university committed to
serving the culturally and linguistically diverse people of California,
especially the working class,
historically underserved, and low-income populations. The School of Natural
Sciences at CSUMB offers
B.S. degrees in Biology, Environmental Science, Technology and Policy, and
Marine Science, a B.A. in
Environmental Studies and graduate programs in Marine Science and Environmental
Science. These
programs all emphasize the critical thinking and technical skills necessary to
train students in the
biomedical, environmental, and agricultural workforce, succeed in high level
graduate programs in the
biosciences, and solve complex environmental problems. Additional information
about our rigorous and
highly successful interdisciplinary program can be found at
http://csumb.edu/naturalsciences.
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the
California Child Abuse
and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set
forth in CSU Executive
Order 1083 as a condition of employment. The incumbent is required to maintain
confidentiality as
outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy
and California’s
Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. All offers of
employment are
contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a
criminal records check).
How to Apply
For full consideration, submit: a) an application, b) curriculum vitae c) cover
letter, d) narrative
describing experience and approaches to teaching and mentoring undergraduates,
e) research
statement and f) a list of references that can speak to teaching and research
expertise by the priority
screening date (12/15/2018). All prospective applicants must apply on-line at:
https://csumb.edu/up/prospective-employees
Application submissions received after the priority screening date (12/15/2018)
will be reviewed at the
discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB
and will not be
returned. CSUMB will not fax application materials.
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