Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Plant Pathology
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Plant Pathology
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Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
May 27 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
270NNFACULTY Assistant ProfessorBusiness Title:
Assistant Professor TenureTrack Plant PathologyEmployee Type:
FacultyPosition Term:
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 teamtaught 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 The person will also contribute to WSUs strategic focus on diversity equity and inclusion.
This is an 11month appointment for the first three years then a 9month appointment thereafter. The candidate may supplement their salary for the additional months.
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 inkind resources to support research and extension programs.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing the goals of diversity equity and inclusion.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANT PATHOLOGY:
The Department of Plant Pathology offers one of the most comprehensive plant pathology programs in the country. Faculty are engaged in a wide range of research activities that address biological molecular epidemiological and biotechnological investigations into diverse groups of microorganisms that threaten the sustainability and profitability of numerous economically important crops. Protecting crops from destructive diseases and ensuring plant health by using environmentally sound and sustainable strategies are some of the core strengths of our department. Plant pathology faculty are located on the WSU main campus in Pullman and at Research and Extension Centers in Mount Vernon Prosser Puyallup and Wenatchee. Several USDAARS scientists hold adjunct faculty appointments in the department.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL HUMAN AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES:
The College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University is an expansive and diverse college that includes 13 academic units three extension program units four research and extension centers distributed across the state 13 subject matter centers and one tribal and 39 county extension offices. CAHNRS fosters disciplines that serve at the interface of scientific discovery and its application to the advancement of society and improvement of the human experience. Our mission is to provide global leadership in discovering accessing and disseminating knowledge that contributes to producing a safe abundant food and fiber supply; promotes the wellbeing of individuals families and communities; enhances sustainability of agricultural and economic systems; and promotes stewardship of natural resources and ecological systems. CAHNRS personnel embrace the opportunity to fulfill the universitys landgrant mission by making groundbreaking research discoveries by delivering relevant progressive extension programs that synergistically generate outcomes that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Washington State as well as for people around the globe. For more information visit .
ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1890 Washington State University is a comprehensive landgrant university with teaching research and extension missions and one of two research universities in Washington State. WSU is organized into 11 academic colleges the Honors College and the Graduate School. It has an enrollment of more than 31000 undergraduate and graduate students on 5 campuses (Pullman Spokane TriCities Vancouver and Everett) with approximately 21000 students located on the main campus in Pullman WA. WSU ranks among the top 60 public research universities and is a Carnegie I Doctoral/Research Extensive University. WSU strongly values diversity among its faculty staff and students and seeks to ensure a welcoming community for all.
Further information about WSU can be found at: and https://wsu/about/facts .
ABOUT LIFE ON THE PALOUSE:
Pullman offers a friendly smalltown atmosphere with a high quality of life and connected community. Located 80 miles south of metropolitan Spokane Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of outdoor activities and a true fourseason climate. The area provides many opportunities to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University and the University of Idaho in the neighboring town of Moscow Idaho. Additionally Pullman has an excellent public school system and was recently ranked by Bloomberg Business as the best small town in Washington to raise children.
To learn more about the Pullman community visit:
Additional Information:
Department Name:
City State Zip:
Pullman WA 99164
Annual Salary: $72000.00 $77727.00 for a 9month academic appointment with the option of the person in this position supplementing their salary for up to an additional 3 months/year.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review thesummary of benefits for WSU FacultyandTotal Compensation
FTE: 100
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other businessrelated need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
The online application must include:
Cover letter (maximum 2 pages);
Current curriculum vitae;
Research and extension statement (maximum 2 pages);
Teaching statement (maximum 1 page);
Statement on diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) that addresses your DEI values and philosophy examples of how you have engaged in DEI and how you anticipate engaging in DEI if offered the position (maximum 2 pages; please refer to names and contact information for four professional references.
The application should address each of the required and preferred qualifications for the position. Combine all 6 documents into a single PDF file.
Application screening will begin on April 21 2025 . For questions about the position contact Scott Harper Search Committee Chair .
Time Type:
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities women special disabled veterans veterans of the Vietnamera recently separated veterans and other protected veteran persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized nonU.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services:(v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers:; TDD Callers:(f) or .
Notice of NonDiscrimination
WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSUs policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
