POSITION:  The Department of Agriculture invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Horticulture.  Starting date is August 1, 2008.

 

DEPARTMENT:  The Department of Agriculture includes eight faculty members, three staff, and 175 majors. We offer a BS in Agribusiness (options in Animal Science, Plant and Soil, Horticulture, Agriculture Industry) and programs in pre-Vocational Agricultural Education and pre-Veterinary Medicine. The department operates a climate-controlled horticulture greenhouse, a turf-plot facility, a research farm specializing in beef and row-crops, and the Missouri Rice Research Farm. The department is well supported by the diverse agricultural and horticultural industry of southeast Missouri.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Teach undergraduate courses in horticulture and allied fields. Candidates must have strong theoretical and practical experience in horticulture. The successful candidate will participate in curriculum and laboratory development in the department and will provide new expertise to lead the program in new directions. Additional responsibilities include; advising students, serving on committees, professional development and service to area industries. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Earned doctorate in Horticulture. Candidates with significant progress toward completion of their Ph.D. degree will be considered for an instructor position.  These candidates may resume the tenure-track appointment upon completion of their Ph.D. degree. Candidates must have strong English communication skills, have appropriate academic background to teach, have appropriate academic background develop curriculum and new programs, and show evidence of the ability to execute other duties as described in the position description. The candidate must also demonstrate commitment to the teacher/scholar model, the ability to write grants and scholarly publications, potential for professional advancement in the discipline, and commitment to public/university service. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to work with multicultural populations and have awareness on issues affecting women and minorities.      

 

 

CONTACT:  Send letter of application, statement on philosophy of teaching, vita, copies of all transcripts, and names of three references with phone number, e-mail and addresses to:

 

Dr. Michael Aide, Chairperson                                      Phone: 573-651-2796

Department of Agriculture                                             Fax: 573-986-6433

Southeast Missouri State University                               E-mail: mtaide@semo.edu

1 University Plaza, MS6100

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701                                                   

 

Complete department and position information available at http://www.semo.edu/agriculture

SALARY:  Commensurate with candidate’s background and experience. Competitive benefits package.

CLOSING DATE:  Screening will begin February, 2008 and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

 

Southeast Missouri State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply

http://www4.semo.edu/humanresources/policies/03-02.htm