Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist-Invasive Species Plant Biologist

Campus / College Information :

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.

C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. A new metro train line connects the campus to the Capital Mall.

This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies (USDA Beltsville, FDA, APHIS, NIH, NSF and NOAA among others), and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled.

Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas.

The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary / Purpose of Position : Tenure Track Faculty 12 Month Appointment (60% Research, 40% Extension) The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture is a unique and diverse department composed of outstanding faculty in Plant Biology and Genomics, Plant Pathology, Ecology, Horticulture, Agronomy and Landscape Architecture conducting research to ameliorate the negative effects of climate change on plants and communities, to increase food access and security, to increase the efficiency of food, fiber and / or fuel production, and to promote environmental justice.

International research efforts are encouraged. The department also educates 159 undergraduate students (4 Programs), 59 graduate students (2 Programs), 20 postdocs, and undertakes community outreach.

The University is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding, diverse faculty and staff to build upon our Land Grant missions.

The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland College Park invites applications at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) from outstanding early-career scientists from a broad range of disciplines.

The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain a cutting-edge, externally-funded research program that focuses on invasive plant competitiveness in agricultural and urban environments.

The Department is particularly interested in candidates who would investigate the impact of biotic and abiotic stressors (associated with climate change) on native and invasive plant species and communities, and molecular and genetic approaches to control invasive species such as reducing herbicide resistance, reducing invasive species resilience and fitness, and / or promoting sterility in invasive species populations.

The candidate is expected to identify and promote ways to control invasive species exclusive of herbicides to the Maryland agriculture communities and the public.

In addition, the candidate will also participate in undergraduate and / or graduate instruction. Because the university, college and department are committed to increasing campus diversity and promoting inclusion across campus, application materials should address how a candidate will contribute to fostering a diverse and inclusive scientific community.

Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks : Minimum Qualifications : Education :

Applicants must have a doctorate degree before the start date in a relevant area.

Experience :

Publication record commensurate with their experience, and evidence of a commitment to extension and teaching excellence.

Preferences : Preferences :

• Commitment to the land-grant mission of teaching, research, and outreach.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive scientific community

Additional Certifications : Application Process : All candidates must apply online at Applications should consist of a single PDF file containing :

• Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience
• Curriculum Vitae,
• Summary of Research Plans (maximum two pages),
• Extension Philosophy Statement (one page; and student evaluations are appreciated), and,
• Contact information for five or more references.

Position is Open Until Filled. For best consideration, apply by June 1, 2024. Questions may be sent to Dr. Mark Carroll, Faculty Search Chair at mcarroll@umd.

edu. Additional Information : Additional Duties : Faculty members are expected to serve the professional community through review of publications and participation on competitive grant panels, in national and international professional meetings, and other activities.

It is also expected that this individual will participate in other duties and committees as required by the department, college, and university;

and interact with organizations representing their clientele groups in the state and region.

Application Process : All candidates must apply online at Applications should consist of a single PDF file containing :

• Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience
• Curriculum Vitae,
• Summary of Research Plans (maximum two pages),
• Extension Philosophy Statement (one page; and student evaluations are appreciated), and,
• Contact information for five or more references.
• Note email address of 3 professional references will be required as part of the application process.
• Position is Open Until Filled. For best consideration, apply by June 1, 2024. Questions may be sent to Dr. Mark Carroll, Faculty Search Chair at [email protected]
30+ days ago