AssistantAssociate Professor Plant Science
AssistantAssociate Professor Plant Science
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Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
Position: Ninemonth 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 4H. 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 PreVeterinary 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 26room 20000 square foot greenhouse facility the John D. Griffin horticultural garden vegetable gardens the 1150acre 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.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education and professional experience. Louisiana Tech University has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.
APPLICATIONS:
Attach 1 cover letter 2 curriculum vita 3 university transcripts (unofficial) 4 one page statement of teaching philosophy and experience and 5 a list of three professional references with contact details. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Screening of applicants begins May 1 2025 and completed applications as of that date will receive full consideration. The anticipated starting date of September 1 2025 is flexible and may be negotiated. For more information about the position and its responsibilities contact Dr. Paul Jackson Director and Professor at or.
ABOUT: Founded in 1894 Louisiana Tech University has approximately 12000 students and is committed to quality in teaching research creative endeavor public service and economic development. Located in northern Louisianas rolling hills Ruston (population 22000 is a vibrant rural college town with major airports and other metropolitan services located nearby in Monroe and Shreveport. Louisiana Tech University 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.
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 jobrelated tasks.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
