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Job Title
Assistant Professor of Applied Plant Pathology
Job Category
Faculty
Field Of Study
General Plant Pathology
Job Details
The Department of Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences at the University of Maine is seeking applications for an academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Applied Plant Pathology (30% teaching and 70% research) to begin work by July 1, 2013.
Instructional responsibilities include an annually taught, upper-level plant pathology course with a laboratory and an additional alternate-year course contributing to undergraduate and/or graduate programs.
The successful candidate is also expected to provide expertise to graduate thesis committees.
The plant pathologist is expected to provide applied and basic research on important specialty crops in Maine, including potatoes, mixed vegetables and ornamentals.
The successful candidate will vigorously pursue external funding and develop a research program that utilizes field assessments, molecular tools, and other diagnostic techniques to contribute plant pathology expertise to solve a wide range of problems for Maine stakeholders and agricultural systems.
While this position does not include a formal Cooperative Extension appointment, our goal is to facilitate an applied research program with service to Maine’s agricultural and horticultural sectors.
Job Requirements
A Ph.D. is required by date of hire in an area relevant to plant pathology.
Documented record of conducting
high-quality, applied scientific research, demonstrated by publication in peer-reviewed journals is required.
Effective oral and written communication skills and teaching experience is required .
Desired qualifications include demonstrated
record of obtaining
funding in the form of competitive grants.
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To apply, please submit a cover letter, C.V., statements of teaching and research interests, and copies of graduate academic transcripts, in PDF format, to:
Kate.Flanagan@umit.maine.edu
, using the subject heading “Plant Pathologist Search.” Also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent, also in PDF format, to
Kate.Flanagan@umit.maine.edu
, using the subject heading ‘Plant Pathologist Reference Letter_Applicant Name.’ Review of applications will begin January 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required.
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To Be Determined
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1/1/2013
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Open until the position is filled
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University of Maine
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Orono
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Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)
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Maine
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USA
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The University of Maine is the land grant university of Maine. Undergraduate and graduate enrollment on the Orono campus totals approximately 11,000. The University of Maine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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University of Maine
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Gregory
Contact Last Name
Porter
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5722 Deering Hall, room 114
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Orono
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ME
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04469-5722
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porter@maine.edu
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207-581-2999
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207-581-2943
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