Assistant​/Associate Professor of Molecular Horticulture

Assistant/Associate Professor, Molecular Horticulture (Tenure Track) Essential Job Functions

• Conducts a requisite number of classes;
  Teaches assigned subjects.
• Provides guidance and supervision to students.
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to excellence in teaching, learning and research.
• Preparation and formulation of curricula focused on his/her subject(s)
• Participates in departmental meetings and holds scheduledoffice hours.
• Maintains equipment in the laboratory, plans for laboratorypractical sessions, and provides materials to students.
• Provides academic support to other faculty members.
• Serves on departmental and University committees, as assigned.
• Demonstrates grantsmanship and the ability to publish peer review journals
• Other related duties, as assigned

Ph.D. in Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related plant sciencediscipline by the time of application.

One (1) year teaching or postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of molecular horticulture
• Demonstrated integrity
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Strong time management skills
• Passion for teaching and engaging with students
• Skilled in mentoring students
• Ability to work well with colleagues and foster a collegialenvironment conducive to teamwork and students’ high level of learning