About This Role:
The Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University, is recruiting an Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in the area of plant nematology. This Faculty position is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment with an approximately 90% Research and 10% Teaching distribution of effort.
The Department:
The Department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State University comprises a large group of scientists, with an excellent reputation in research, teaching, and extension. Our strengths are in applied plant pathology, microbiology, biosecurity, disease diagnosis, management, host-parasite resistance genetics, pathogen and microbe genetics and genomics, genomics and biotechnology. Additional information can be found at: https://www.plantpath.k-state.edu.
The University:
Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS in the scenic Flint Hills, 125 miles west of Kansas City and 50 miles west of Topeka, Kansas. Kansas State University is the nation's first land-grant institution and has a current enrollment of ~24,000 students.
Worksite Options:
Work required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:
Applications must include:
1) Cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position
2) Research statement describing your research accomplishments and future plans (3-page max).
3) Teaching statement describing your teaching experience and future plans (2-page max).
4) Curriculum vitae
5) Contact information for three references
Screening of Applications Begin: Screening of applications will begin September 30, 2024, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and consistent with the position sought.
Additional Information:
Applications can be made online at:
https://www.k-state.edu/hr/careers
Questions pertaining to the position can be directed to Dr. Harold Trick, Plant Nematology Search Committee chair, Tel: (785) 532-1426; Email hnt@ksu.edu. Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, 1712 Claflin Rd, 4024 Throckmorton Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506.
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