Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Lincoln, NEW MEXICO
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Position Information
Position Information
| Working Title | Asst/Assoc Professor of Practice - Plant Sciences Teaching |
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| Department | Agronomy & Horticulture-0827 |
| Requisition Number | F_230205 |
| Posting Open Date | 12/14/2023 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 02/01/2024 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking applications for a Plant Sciences Teaching position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice. This 12-month (calendar year), non-tenure track appointment will provide instruction in association with the 3+1 cooperative Plant Biology/Plant Protection Program that exists between the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), and Northwest Agricultural & Forestry University (NWAFU) in Yangling, China. The apportionment is 90% teaching and 10% research. This position is based in Lincoln, Nebraska but travel to NWAFU in Yangling, China will be required for some teaching duties. The Plant Sciences Teaching faculty will contribute to the integrated, research, outreach, and teaching land-grant mission of the home unit and IANR, as an effective scholar and citizen, including supporting student recruitment and IANR science literacy. The incumbent will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in fundamental biology, plant physiology, botany, and other related areas such ecology. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily carried out in Yangling, although instruction in Lincoln or via online formats may be possible. The incumbent will lead instruction in at least two courses per NWAFU semester and assist and/or team-teach other upper-level Plant and Soil courses. Assignments may change over time as needed. As appropriate to the appointment, the Plant Sciences Teaching faculty will: develop a high-impact, nationally and internationally recognized teaching program in a self-identified area of plant science; seek and establish effective disciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations including effective integration with educational programming (e.g., Center for Transformative Teaching, Agronomy and Horticulture Online Program, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources); connect with department/CASNR teaching peers, stakeholders, agency, and/or industry partners to strengthen educational and research programming; effectively obtain and leverage external and internal support (grants, fee revenue, etc.) for position activities; mentor students; publish in peer-reviewed journals, and participate in scientific meetings and other appropriate professional activities; and, translate research-based information into learner-centered products. This includes creating scholarly, innovative, and high-impact learning programs and tools; identifying issues and opportunities focused on learner needs and emerging regional and national issues with international relevance; measuring the impact of programs and communicating results to administrators, stakeholders, users, and media; and mentoring colleagues through professional development, translational research, grants, and professional writing. In addition to the above-described duties, the Plant Science Teaching faculty will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination . |
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| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE/Yangling, China |
| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | |
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| How to Apply | Click “Apply for this Job” and then “Faculty Application.” Complete the information form and attach the following documents:
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| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Rachel Szelag [email protected] |
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| Job Category (old) | Faculty Non-Tenure Leading |
| Job Type | 12 Month (Faculty Only) |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | Yes |
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| Organizational Location | Default Location |