James Cook Endowed Chair in Wheat Research Weed Scientist

Washington State University

James Cook Endowed Chair in Wheat Research Weed Scientist

Notice of Vacancy

WSU Position #40150

Washington State University Department of Crop and Soil Sciences with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS) within the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a motivated and problem‑solving researcher and instructor in weed science to join a team of scientists and extension experts. The James Cook Endowed Chair in Wheat Research, supported by a $2.1 million endowment, was created by the Washington Grain Commission to support wheat research to enhance the productivity of Washington growers.

This tenure‑track, associate professor or professor rank faculty position is a nine‑month academic year appointment, plus two months of summer salary while serving in the endowed chair position. The successful applicant will develop a nationally recognized and regionally relevant program focused on Integrated Weed Management in Small Grains cropping systems to enhance crop productivity while increasing profits and improving environmental quality.

Will include identifying sustainable and effective weed management strategies through applied and fundamental research for weeds of significance in small grains cropping systems in the Pacific Northwest. The incumbent will develop an outstanding research program in weed science, acquire competitive extramural funding, advise graduate students, teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students in the area of weed science, develop collaborations with other researchers and stakeholders, and participate in service activities.

Ph.D. in weed science or a closely related field and an academic record and work experience sufficient to achieve tenure at the rank of associate professor or professor; proven ability in research program leadership, including planning, execution, and delivery, commensurate with career level; and demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments in research, commensurate with career level.

Demonstrated knowledge of weed management systems and weed biology; demonstrated experience working in small grains systems; demonstrated record of training graduate students in the field of weed science; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences in oral and written forms through refereed or non‑refereed publications commensurate with career level; record of competitive grant success and refereed publications commensurate with career level;

and demonstrated knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art techniques in weed science relevant to applied research, integrated management systems, and weed biology.

The deadline for submitting applications is March 16th, 2026, after which applications will be reviewed by the search committee.
and applications must include the following materials:

The cover letter should address all of the required and preferred qualifications for the position and include your areas of expertise and research interests.

For questions about the position, contact Dr. Arron Carter, Search Committee Chair, at ahcarter or . All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. For a complete position description listing all required and desired qualifications and application process, visit  (search #40150).