Assistant or Associate Professor, Breeding and Genetics

Job Title

Assistant or Associate Professor, Breeding and Genetics

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Citrus Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Weslaco, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M University-Kingsville Citrus Center
Position Announcement

Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Citrus Breeding and Genetics

Department: Citrus Center

Job Open Date: 06/20/2022  

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

Salary: Commensurate with qualification

Status: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Nine months, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor with responsibility in Citrus Breeding. This position carries an appointment of 75% Research and 25% Teaching.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be expected to build a nationally recognized, extramurally funded, multidisciplinary research program that addresses the development of new citrus varieties (scion and rootstock) improved for resistance to pests and diseases, more tolerance to drought and salinity and other abiotic stresses, and unique varieties for niche markets.  We seek a candidate who will lead a research program using traditional and molecular plant breeding techniques. The candidate should be able to make bridges with other citrus breeding programs for testing of potential new, emerging, or unique varieties that may be adapted to the specific Texas conditions. A good relationship with the citrus industry will be essential. In addition, he/she will be expected to publish their work in peer-reviewed journals and teach graduate and undergraduate plant breeding, plant biotechnology or courses related to their area of expertise. Successful candidates will be expected to complete a Distance-Learning certification to teach traditional and on-site Texas Trans- Video Network (TTVN) teaching formats.  Graduate student mentoring and advising will be expected.

Minimal Qualifications:

Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Plant Tissue Culture, Biotechnology, Agronomy, Horticulture or related area, with solid background in Citrus breeding from a regionally accredited institution, with a strong record of scholarly achievement, ability to obtain external funding, and effective oral and written communication skills with a variety of audiences including scientists and citrus growers. Other requirements include a commitment to high standards of academic professionalism and a positive attitude for teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years research experience with citrus tissue culture, somatic hybridization, genetic transformation and conventional breeding. An understanding of citrus crop production and protection practices is highly desirable.

Additional Information:

Location: Citrus Center (www.tamuk.edu/agriculture-and-other-units/citr/index.html ),

Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness & Environmental Science (www.tamuk.edu/agriculture/departments/aaes/index.html ),

Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), Weslaco, Texas

The Department:

The Citrus Center at TAMUK offers a stimulating intellectual environment and has an excellent reputation in teaching, research and outreach. The center has well equipped laboratories of entomology, plant physiology, plant pathology and molecular biology, and is close to the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension centers, USDA-APHIS-PPQ (20 miles away) and the main TAMUK campus (100 miles away). The location offers large and dynamic multidisciplinary, multi-agency facilities with strong research, extension, teaching activities, and access to multiple well-equipped research farms. Opportunities for interdisciplinary and interagency interactions are outstanding and collaborative activities with colleagues at the center and in other departments at TAMUK, institutions and agencies are expected and encouraged. A competitive negotiable salary and benefit package will be offered and commensurate on the candidate's level of experience. Availability for employment by Spring semester 2023 is expected.

Application: Applicants must fill out an online application at to https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUK_External upload and submit a letter of application, research and teaching philosophy, resume or CV, copies of transcripts, and list of references. Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts directly from each degree-granting institution must be received by the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, MSC 102, Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202.

Criminal background check is required prior to issuing position to the selected candidate.

Notes:

Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation prior to be hired for this position.  

The above duties may not be performed in every position with this title and the above functions may not include all related duties that might be performed. Requires physical activities supportive of the above job duties. Reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary.

If you are a male age 18 through, you must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for hire.

Texas A&M University Kingsville is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is an Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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