Assistant/Associate Professor - Plant Nematology

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.

Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits 

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion.  The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.  The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

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:

• Applicants must possess Ph.D. degree in Plant Pathology or related disciple with strong component in plant nematology
• Demonstrated research excellence with the desire to mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
• Strong communication skills with a desire to teach and a commitment to expand and foster diversity
• Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills that would facilitate work with diverse multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience related to plant parasitic nematodes of economically important crops
• Background in data analytics and applied statistics for plant disease 
• Ability to acquire extramural funding to build and maintain an active research program

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

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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.