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Assistant Professor in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management
Description of Duties
Position Description:
The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management. This position is located at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200 km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph.
Position Requirements:A Ph.D. in Agronomy or closely related fieldDemonstrated capacity for teaching excellence at the diploma level and graduate student trainingStrong practical farm-level knowledge of pest management and agronomy practices in field cropsCapacity to establish and lead an independent, externally-funded research programAbility to collaborate and engage with industry and growers to develop practical solutionsAbility to incorporate relevant, practical on-farm experience into teaching methods The holder of the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management will directly contribute to industry and address societal issues such as the impact of climate change and food security. They will possess the ability to work in partnership with researchers from the UofG, nationally and internationally, to advance dry bean agronomy and pest management. Effective communication skills, including the ability to develop presentations for diverse audiences (e.g., diploma students, graduate student
Type of position
Faculty, Librarian and Veterinarian
Salary
Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications. The Department will provide competitive research start-up funds.
Benefits
Location
University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus, Ridgetown, ON N7L 2G8,
Closing Date
10/11/2024
Date Position Available
University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus
About the Department, Ridgetown Campus and the University
The University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus has been a leader in applied agricultural research for 100 years. The campus is located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, one of Canada’s most important agricultural regions, producing over 70 different types of crops. Campus faculty are globally recognized as leaders in their fields, partnering closely with producers to solve real-world problems. They share their expertise with students inside the classroom and on our 180-hectare campus and research plots which offer exceptional hands-on learning opportunities.
The Department of Plant Agriculture is Canada’s largest and most diverse applied plant biology department and has recognized strengths in a broad cross-section of plant sciences including agronomy, horticulture, breeding, molecular genetics, genomics, controlled environment systems, plant physiology, post-harvest physiology, plant pathology, and plant-based bioproducts. The Department currently