Assistant Professor

JOB DESCRIPTION: TheInstitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Florida Relay System at View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD) or visitAccessibility at UF .This is a 9-month tenure-accruing position that will be 30% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 70% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) available in the Entomology and Nematology Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit.Duties will include developing an internationally recognized research program on the molecular interactions between nematodes and plants, microbial symbionts, and/or pathogens for improved pest management. Opportunities exist to participate in interdisciplinary research teams that include applied nematologists studying chemical and biological control, cropping systems, and population dynamics, and specialists in plant pathology, horticulture, agronomy, and soil and water science, among others.Duties related to instruction will include teaching Principles of Nematology (NEM 3002). This is a large-enrollment undergraduate course taught online annually and is cross listed as a graduate course. The most current syllabus for NEM 3002 can be viewedhere . The successful candidate will also develop an additional course to be offered biennially that aligns with their expertise and/or needs of the department.Tenure will accrue in theEntomology and Nematology Department . The successful candidate will seek extramural funding to develop and support internationally recognized research and teaching programs. The faculty member will engage in extension and outreach activities in their program area.The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, seeking funding for the teaching program, supervising undergraduate and graduate research and creative work, publishing teaching-related scholarship, producing learning tools, and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. Faculty are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS Honors Program, distance education, and international education.Because of the IFAS land-grant mission, all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areas—Research, Teaching and Extension—regardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. Background Information: TheEntomology and Nematology Department has a variety of teaching, research, and extension programs with 38 faculty members located on main campus in Gainesville (including 3 nematologists) and 39 faculty located at 11 Research and Education Centers throughout the state (including an additional 3 nematologists). One of the largest Entomology and Nematology programs in the world, the department has extensive graduate and undergraduate majors, including both in-person and fully online option. The department is a leader in teaching innovation, particularly regarding distance education and the student experience. The Entomology and Nematology Department has faculty associated with theInvasion Science Research Institute , and theEmerging Pathogens Institute , and is the home to theCenter for Arthropod Management Technologies .The University of Florida and IFAS provide training and workshops to assist with course development, content, and technology. Some of the current teaching resources available can be viewedhere . The University of Florida has outstanding research support resources available, including access toHiPerGator ,ICBR , and the newUF Scripps Institute .TheUniversity of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 56,000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. TheInstitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes theCollege of Agricultural and Life Sciences , theFlorida Agricultural Experiment Station , theFlorida Cooperative Extension Service , theCollege of Veterinary Medicine , theFlorida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4,500 people, which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1,400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS, one of the nation’s largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. EXPECTED SALARY Commensurate with Education and Experience MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in nematology, plant pathology, microbiology, plant science or a closely related discipline is required by the date of appointment. Modern molecular experience is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment toUF core values of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Teaching and mentoring experience is highly desirable. Employment Conditions This position is available January 1, 2025 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr