Assistant​/Associate Professor, Plant Biotechnology; Non-tenured

Assistant/Associate Professor, Plant Biotechnology (Non-tenured)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position must have sound/extensive knowledge and research experience in plant biotechnology that includes gene cloning, gene editing, transfection, tissue culture, and hardening.

• Troubleshoot plant tissue culture and greenhouse-related issues
• Support departmental core course instruction for graduate students in plant biotechnology, advanced molecular biology, tissue culture, and cell biology, specific to plant sciences
• Provide instruction to undergraduate students as needed
• Establish a productive and vibrant student-based research program in the area of plant biotechnology
• Contribute to scholarly research activities and provide mentorship to both graduate and undergraduate students in research activities
• Support various departmental services, such as active contributions to student advisement and the promotion of the graduate program to undergraduate students and external partners
• Be an active participant in departmental and university-wide committees
• Provide instruction in biology/plant biotechnology courses and related advanced-level electives with a strong commitment to curriculum transformation and excellence in teaching
• Establish a productive, student-centered graduate and undergraduate research program in the area of plant science and biotechnology with an emphasis on research tools development
• Incorporate learning activities into the research program
• Actively write scientific research grants to secure funding
• Participate in scholarly activities, advisement, and mentorship of students, with active service on committees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required:

• Ph.D. in biotechnology or related field required
• Postdoctoral fellowship experience in biotechnology required
• Strong research profile in plant science, with a focus on biotechnology and related fields required
• Experience working with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators
• Excellence in plant science/biotechnology research, as shown by quality publications and articles in the top journals required

Preferred:

• Postdoctoral fellowship experience in plant biotechnology is preferred
• Experience in teaching introductory as well as advanced biotechnology courses in the field is preferred
• Experience working with underrepresented minorities in STEM is preferred but not required
• Experience in obtaining funded grants is preferred
• Evidence of experience spearheading or participating in experiential learning models is a plus
• Evidence of strong commitment to excellence in teaching, technology application in the classroom, and capability of establishing collaborative research programs involving undergraduate students is preferred but not required

• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to walk short distances
• Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures
• Ability to view a computer terminal; extensive reading

FLSA Exempt

Full-Time

Knowledge of:

Research experience in plant biotechnology that includes gene cloning, gene editing (preferred), transfection, tissue culture, and hardening.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Demonstrate leadership skills

Ability to:

• Work in teams
• Write grants

• Resume
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• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
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