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Plant Physiologist - Assistant Professor

Employer
Utah State University
Location
Logan, Utah
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits
Closing date
Aug 27, 2019

Plant Physiologist - Assistant Professor

The Department of Biology (www.biology.usu.edu) invites applications for a 9‐month tenure‐track Assistant Professor position (50% research, 40% teaching, and 10% service) in Plant Physiology. We seek an innovative scientist who takes an integrative approach to addressing plant physiological questions of crop or model plant systems using cellular and molecular techniques. Preference will be given to those applicants whose research complements and expands existing programs in the department and university wide. The research appointment will be affiliated with the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Plant Physiology, contribution to the General Biology course, as well as an advanced course in the applicant’s area of specialization.

A PhD is required, and postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred but not required. Candidates will be expected to establish an independent, externally funded, and nationally recognized research program; form effective collaborations with other faculty; and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in the Department of Biology. The University offers an attractive startup package and internal funding opportunities. Implementation of innovative teaching methods and a commitment to promoting diversity in STEM is encouraged.

Applicants must apply electronically, using the online system at https://jobs.usu.edu. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research philosophy and goals, and the names and contact information (including email addresses) for three references. Up to three publications or manuscripts should also be submitted. For further information or inquiries, please contact Nancy Kay Pierson (NancyKay.Pierson@usu.edu), Search Manager. Review of applications will begin 3 September 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Biology has nearly 50 faculty and offers MS and PhD programs in Biology, Ecology, and Neuroscience. The Biology Department guarantees graduate student support for up to six years for all matriculated students. The Department is committed to excellence in research and teaching.

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is honored to be Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is a Carnegie RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity) institution with approximately 28,000 students (25,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students) on the Logan main campus, four regional campuses, two USU Eastern campuses, and 28 centers throughout the state. USU offers 162 undergraduate majors, 153 graduate programs, and a variety of innovative stackable associate and certificate credentials. The 2018 rankings from Washington Monthly ranked USU as one of the top 30 national Universities and the 5th best public national university in the nation.   As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU is proud to provide a high-quality education at an affordable price. Additional information about Utah State University can be found at: https://www.usu.edu/about/at-a-glance/.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah; a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region. Additional information about Logan can be found at: http://www.loganutah.org/visitors/about_logan/index.php.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university’s academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement (https://www.usu.edu/president/missionstatement/). USU is an AA/EO employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law. Learn more at www.aaeo.usu.edu/non-discrimination. USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program. Additional information can be found at: http://www.usu.edu/provost/faculty-life/dual-career-assistance.cfm.

 

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