Assistant Professor - Ornamental Horticulturist - Auburn University : Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Professor Ornamental Horticulturist

Posting Number: P1768F

Position Summary Information:

The Department of Horticulture at Auburn University is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Professor Ornamental Horticulturist. This position will be a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position with 60% research and 40% teaching appointment. The projected start date is August 2025.

Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Horticulture or a closely related plant science discipline at the time employment begins. Experience in research on ornamental crops at the M.S. and/or Ph.D. level. Experience with conventional outdoor and protected cultivation methods for production of ornamental crops. Evidence of scholarly productivity including published peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and presentations at scientific societies. A record of developing successful competitive grant proposals. Experience teaching (as TA or instructor of record) undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences. Must meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in research on ornamental crop production at the Postdoctoral level. Experience securing extramural competitive grant funding and support of a research program as principal investigator. Experience showing teaching effectiveness and excellence in teaching scholarship. Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must apply for the position by visiting the link: and attach the following: 1) a cover letter that addresses the experience pertinent to all of the responsibilities of the position, 2) current Curriculum Vitae, 3) copies of ALL academic transcripts, 4) statement on research philosophy, and 5) statement of teaching philosophy. When prompted during the online process, please provide names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Only complete applications will be considered. To ensure consideration for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to or by end of business on November 15, 2024, but the search may continue until the position is filled. Questions concerning the advertised position should be directed to: Dr. Daniel Wells, Search Committee Chair, email: [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.