Regular Faculty - Controlled Environmental Agriculture

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number F001141P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title Regular Faculty - Controlled Environmental Agriculture
Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Primary Unit Plant Sciences
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Regular Faculty
Position Control Number 1960
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/14/2023
FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Tenure Tracking Tenure Track
Rank Assistant Professor
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
The University of Idaho, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, Plant Sciences department, is seeking a tenure-track Research Faculty, Assistant Professor, to develop an extramurally funded, nationally and internationally recognized research program to address sustainable production in controlled environment systems. This candidate is expected to work independently and collaboratively with other faculty members in research and to engage industry as appropriate as partners and in outreach. Specific areas of research may include plant nutrition and disease, irrigation systems, hydroponics, vertical farming, and organic production within controlled environments. Potential collaborations include Plant Sciences faculty on campus and at Research & Extension Centers and Soil and Water Systems faculty that have an emphasis on precision agriculture and the engineering aspects of controlled environment production. The successful candidate is expected to publish in high quality refereed journals, garner nationally competitive grants funded to support the research, be active in regional and national disciplinary societies in presentation of research, and successfully mentor graduate student thesis and postdoctoral research. The candidate will develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in controlled environment production, teaching courses to support both the horticulture and urban agriculture program in the Department of Plant Sciences and the sustainable food systems program in the Department of Soil and Water Systems. Participation in undergraduate advising and graduate student thesis mentoring is expected. The candidate is expected to contribute to the department, college, and university with appropriate involvement in service.
Unit/Department Summary
Plant Sciences | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Soil and Water Systems | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
Contingency Description
n/a
Teaching & Advising 40%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 50%
Outreach & Extension 5%
University Service & Leadership 5%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
  • A Ph.D. in plant sciences, botany, horticulture, or closely related scientific discipline
  • Experience conducting research and reporting research results.
  • Experience and training in fundamental and applied research of fruit, floral or vegetable crop production in controlled environments.
  • Experience with formal classroom teaching or Extension/outreach teaching.
  • Experience adapting research materials into effective oral and written presentations.
  • Experience publishing high impact applied research in scientific journals and Extension/outreach publications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Evidence of ability to conduct research independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Experience as a postdoctoral researcher in an area related to controlled environment agriculture.
  • Track record of successful grant awards in support of research program.
  • Evidence of effective teaching at the college or university level.
  • Experience with plant physiology research.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • May lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 20 pounds on an intermittent basis.
  • Ability to conduct field research trials.
  • Ability to work in a greenhouse environment.

Posting Information


Posting Date 05/19/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by July 19, 2023, will receive first consideration.
Along with your on-line application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, Research and Vision statement (other document 1), and a Teaching Philosophy and Interest statement (other document 2).
For questions, please contact:
Zonglie Hong – Search Chair
Plant Sciences
(208) 885 –5464
[email protected]
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain

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