Clemson University Hiring for Assistant Professor – Weed Ecologist at South Carolina, United States Full Time

Location: Clemson University

Description

The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences in the
College of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences at Clemson
University is seeking applications for the position of Assistant
Professor – Weed Scientist/Biologist. The position will be a
12-month, tenure-track position with a 70% research and 30%
teaching appointment. The projected start date is before or on
January 1, 2023. The position is located on campus at Clemson, SC.
Clemson University is recognized as a Top 25 public university by
U.S. News and World Report.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Develop a nationally recognized, collaborative and externally
  funded, impactful and innovative research program in weed science
  including biology, ecology, and sustainable management systems. Of
  specific interest, the research program would focus on using a
  systems approach to devise sustainable weed management strategies
  that enhance productivity while minimizing environmental
  impacts.
• Responsibilities include: (1) devising and testing integrated,
  organic weed management strategies; (2) developing alternative,
  ecological management strategies for herbicide resistant weeds; (3)
  weed seed and plant biology and ecology involving, weed-crop
  dynamics within a changing climate; and (4) cultural, mechanical,
  chemical, and biological control strategies; and (5) incorporating
  state-of-the-art detection and application technologies in
  ecological weed management.
• Research will incorporate novel cultural, biological,
  mechanical, and alternative chemical control practices that draw on
  advances in engineering, digital agriculture, and genomics by
  enhancing the understanding of weed management on plant
  communities, and how climate change is impacting weed management
  practices and the evolution of weed species. Basic and applied
  research would be expected to understand and solve weed management
  issues in organic and conventional cropping systems.
• The primary research focus will be on agronomic and fruit
  horticultural cropping systems, plus possible invasive plant
  species. This faculty member will be expected to work closely and
  cooperatively with other weed scientists in the Department, as well
  as other scientists in related fields including regional and
  multi-state collaboration.
• Research will be published in peer-reviewed journals, presented
  at professional society meetings, disseminated research results at
  field day events statewide, as well as technical articles, popular
  press, and other modern communication platforms.
• Recruiting and advising graduate students and supervising
  technical staff are expected.
• Teach an undergraduate/graduate weed science course per
  academic year, plus a graduate level course in plant growth and
  development along with team teaching an organic management systems
  course every other academic year. The successful candidate will
  mentor undergraduate students and supervise graduate programs in
  weed and crop science.

About the Plant and Environmental Sciences Department

Clemson University’s Department of Plant and Environmental
Sciences offers numerous educational, research and outreach
programs in agronomy, entomology, environmental sciences,
horticulture, turfgrass, plant pathology, soil and water sciences,
and weed science. Rigorous curricula coupled with partnerships with
many of South Carolina’s largest industries offer unique
experiential learning opportunities for students while helping the
South Carolina economy. Undergraduate programs include BS programs
in Horticulture, Plant and Environmental Sciences, and Turfgrass.
Graduate programs include Entomology (MS, PhD) plus Plant and
Environmental Sciences (MS, PhD). Faculty are also located at
Research and Educational Centers in Blackville, Charleston,
Florence, and Columbia, SC. For more information about the
department, refer to:
https://www.clemson.edu/cafls/plant-environmental-sciences/index.html.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in weed science or
closely related field at the time employment begins with a research
emphasis and training in weed management.

• Demonstrated background and expertise in weed science with
emphasis on managing herbicide resistance, ecology, and biology is
preferred.

• Documented evidence of individual and/or collaborative
research in weed science resulting in peer-reviewed publication
plus regional and national professional society activity.

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with colleagues
across disciplines and develop a collaborative research and
teaching program is preferred. This includes demonstrated
experience in design, execution, and statistical analyses of
various research projects.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills in English
to effectively interact with diverse audiences are essential.

• Experience in proposal preparation and project management is
preferred.

• Demonstrated evidence for excellence in teaching and student
mentoring.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions Please submit the following items
electronically (PDF format) via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/107135).

• Letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the
position

• A one-page statement of your research interest, experience,
and future plans

• A statement describing past experience and/or future plans to
promote diversity and inclusion

• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official
transcripts will be needed before an offer is made)

• Full curriculum vitae

• Name, address, email, and phone number of three professional
references.

To receive full consideration, applications must be received by
June 30, 2022. The position will remain open until filled. Review
of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a
suitable candidate is identified.

Any questions should be addressed to Dr. Bert McCarty, Search
Committee Chair ([email protected])

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate
against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability,
gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual
orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson
University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff
committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages
applications from minorities and women.

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