Assistant​/Associate Professor of Soil Microbial Biochemistry & Microbiology

Summary

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) in the College of Agricultural, Life and Natural Sciences (CALNS) at Alabama A&M University is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative faculty and scientist in the field of Soil Microbial Biochemistry & Microbiology at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. This is a full-time 9-month tenure-track appointment with 50% Teaching and 50% Research, with an additional three-month summer research employment.

The rank and tenure-status for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background and training in microbiology and biochemistry of soils and related areas.

• Primary focus will be teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in traditional and online formats in Soil Microbial Biochemistry & Microbiology. Additional courses may be developed, depending on the candidate's interests and expertise.
• Actively engage in student recruitment and retention programs and be willing to travel to local high schools and recruitment events.
• The individual is expected to conduct research in Soil Microbial Biochemistry & Microbiology and related areas.
• Advise and assist graduate students in their thesis/dissertation research.
• Develop relations, communicate and interact with agricultural community and work closely with small-farm development center.
• The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with undergraduate and graduate students; serve on department, college and university committees, as well as advise undergraduate clubs.
• Other duties assigned.

• Ph.D. in soil microbial biochemistry/microbiology and related areas.
• Evidence of post-doctoral research of at least two years.
• Experience with utilizing advanced analytical techniques and/or modeling approaches and couple laboratory and field studies.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity and creativity, such as refereed publications, presentations in professional societies, etc.
• Ability to integrate basic and applied research in soil, forestry, water, and related areas.
• Ability to secure extramural funding from public and/or private sources.
• Teach soil microbial biochemistry/microbiology course as one of their primary responsibilities.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the areas of soil microbial biochemistry/ microbiology.
• Interest and ability to develop collaborative partnerships within and across university disciplines, at national, international, and within private sectors.
• Ability and willingness to effectively advise and mentor students from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

• Evidence of education and research in soil microbial biochemistry & microbiology.
• 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 projects proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of collaborative efforts in research and publication.