Rosalie and Harold Rea Brown Distinguished Endowed Chair in Plant Pathology

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The Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University (WSU)seeks aleader inDrylandCroppingSystemsPlantPathologyat the rank ofAssociate or FullProfessorwith60% research 20% extension 10% teaching and 10% serviceresponsibilities.This endowed chair position offers the opportunity to lead internationally recognized research and extension efforts addressing diseases of wheat barley and other key dryland rotational crops including canola chickpea dry pea lentil camelina and others. This position is supported by a $3.0million endowment made possible bytheRosalie and Harold Rea BrownCharitable Trustto supporttranslationalresearch and extensionin plant pathologyat WSU. The successful candidate will advance innovative strategies for disease management strengthen partnerships withdryland cropping systemstakeholders across Washington and thegreaterPacific Northwest and provide leadership to sustain the productivity and profitability of the regions dryland cropping addition the position will playan important rolein graduate education by contributing to the teaching of core plant pathology courses. Theperson in thisposition will also mentor graduate students contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives and enhance the visibility and impact of WSUs Plant Pathology program.The Endowed Chair in Dryland Cropping Systems Plant Pathology will hold tenure in the WSU Department of PlantPathologyandreport to the Chair of the Department.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will lead a world-class research program focused on disease management in dryland cropping systems in central and eastern Washington and design and deliver an impactful extension program that addresses stakeholder needs for disease management sustainability and improved profitability in Washingtons dryland agriculture as a member of the Dryland Cropping Systems Extension team. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct a program of robust research and effective engagement consistent with the mission of the Office of Research of the WSU College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences ( The person in this position will contribute to teaching in the Department of Plant Pathology including co-teaching PLP 429 (General Plant Pathology) and PLP 551 (Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management) and contributing to other courses as needed by the Department. The person in this position will mentor graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will collaborate with other researchers and Extension faculty in the Department of Plant Pathology USDA-ARS scientists industry partners and regional national and international researchers to address important diseases affecting dryland crop production. The person in this position will pursue extramural funding through regional state and federal grants and contracts provide professional service to the Department College University and relevant scientific and professional organizations and help strengthen the visibility and leadership of the WSU plant pathology program.

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This is a 9-month Academic Year tenure-track position. This position may be eligible for up to 2 months summer salary conditional on successful performance and funding.

9-Month Base Salary: $90000 - $150000

Potential Summer Salary: $10000 - $16666.67 per month

Total Possible Annual Salary:$110000 - $183333.34 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information please review WSUs Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.

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 optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Washington State University:

Founded in 1890 Washington State University is a comprehensive land-grant 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 Tri-Cities 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 of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS):

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 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 well-being 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 land-grant 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 .

Department of Plant Pathology:

The tenure unit for this position is the Department of Plant Pathology ( which offers one of the most comprehensive plant pathology programs in the country. Faculty are engaged in a wide range of research activities that 4 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 based on robust fundamental and applied research 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 USDA-ARS scientists hold adjunct faculty appointments in the department.

Area/College: CollegeofAgricultural HumanandNaturalResourceSciences(CAHNRS)
Department Name: Plant Pathology
Location: Pullman WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must apply onlinethrough application will include the following materials combined into a single PDF file prior to uploading:

1)a cover letter(maximum 2 pages);

2) acurrent curriculum vitae;

3) astatement of vision and goals for the positiondescribing how you would serve the research and extension needs of the dryland crop industriesin Washington State(maximum2 pages); and

4) a teachingand mentoringstatementoutlining relevant experience(maximum2pages).

Theapplicationshouldclearlyaddresseachof the required and preferred qualifications for the position.

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