Assistant Professor in Plant Molecular Genetics/Breeding/Biotechnology

Alabama A&M University • Normal, IL

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About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Alabama A&M University, seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position. This position is a nine-month appointment with 50% Teaching and 50% Research, with additional three-month summer research employment. Initial research funding will be available. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong interdisciplinary, internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program focusing on the plant genetics, breeding, and biotechnology of field crops.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in plant science/molecular genetics/breeding/biotechnology or related field.
• Evidence of post-doctoral research of at least two years.
• Experience with modern plant molecular genetics or biotechnology techniques.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity and creativity, such as refereed publications, presentations in professional societies, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of education and hands-on experiences in specializations identified (plant molecular genetics, breeding, and biotechnology).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching relevant undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Ability to design, analyze, and interpret independent research or results from creative activities.
• Excellence in written and oral communication.
• Evidence of interest in developing extramural research and teaching proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of collaborative efforts in research.

Responsibilities

• Ability to integrate basic and applied research.
• Previous substantive contribution to plant molecular genetics, breeding, and biotechnology.
• Evidence of ability to secure extramural funding from public and/or private sources.
• Must support and teach the BS Plant Biotechnology program and courses as one of their primary responsibilities.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the areas of plant molecular genetics, breeding, and biotechnology.
• Evidence of interest and ability to form collaborative partnerships - within and across university disciplines, across national/international institutions, and within private industry.
• Evidence of ability and willingness to effectively advise and mentor students from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree