Assistant/Associate Professor Agronomy/Crop Science
Western Illinois University
Application
Details
Posted: 15-Mar-23
Location: Macomb, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: Salary competitive
Specialty:
Agronomy
Crop Science
Salary Details:
Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.
Required Education:
Doctorate
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
RESPONSIBILITIES: For appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor, the successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities including (but not limited to): teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Crop Science, Integrated Pest Management, Field and Forage Crops Production, Weed Science, Crop Physiology; Entomology; or Plant Pathology in Agriculture. Additional courses may be developed, depending on the candidate's interests and training. The individual is expected to communicate and interact with the agricultural community and conduct crop production-based research. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with undergraduate students and serve on School of Agriculture, college, and/or university committees.
APPOINTMENT: This is a nine-month full time tenure track appointment with the potential for summer teaching and research opportunities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in agronomy or closely related discipline is required by the start of contract. The candidate must have demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to teach and conduct research related to their area of expertise. Candidate is expected to meet the physical requirements of conducting field research and must possess knowledge of conventional Midwest crop production relevant to Illinois. Evidence of actual or potential success in teaching, research, and service is also expected.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates with Weed Science experience, collaborating with industry partners, and successful grant writing.
LOCATION: Macomb, Illinois
THE SCHOOL: The School of Agriculture is one of five units housed in the College of Business and Technology and has 12 full-time faculty positions. Approximately 240 students are majoring in Agriculture. Included on the School of Agriculture's three farms (the nearest located one mile north of the main campus) are bull test facility; swine and sheep facilities; livestock center; grazing research plots; organic research farm; greenhouse complex and high tunnel facility; and row crop test and demonstration plots.
1) a letter of application (The letter of application should include a detailed statement of their teaching philosophy and interests, along with a discussion of their current and proposed research program)
2) current curriculum vita or resume
3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references
4) copies of unofficial academic transcripts and any certifications/licenses required, official copies will be requested of selected candidate
5) a separate statement regarding your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
