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Assistant Professor, Natural Systems Agriculture
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The successful candidate must be able to teach at the diploma, undergraduate, and graduate degree levels in the area of agronomy and cropping systems for both conventional and organic crop production systems. Training of HQP including graduate students, post-docs, research associates, and research technicians is required. The position requires the development and maintenance of a strong externally funded research program that addresses the current challenges faced in crop production in Western Canada. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively with faculty members and with scientists, and interdisciplinary research teams at the University of Manitoba and other national or international research institutions. The candidate is expected to contribute to committees at all levels within the University of Manitoba. Interaction with producers, industry partners, extension specialists, provincial and federal government representatives and regulators is expected.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food SciencesPosting Start Date: February 25, 2025Posting End Date: April 30, 2025Position Start Date: July 1, 2025Position Number: 35783Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) – Natural Systems AgricultureSalary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Job Description:The Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Natural Systems Agriculture. The candidate will lead a research program conducting both applied and basic research in the area of agroecology and cropping systems. The position start date is July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. Qualifications:The successful candidate must have a B.Sc. in Agriculture or equivalent and a Ph.D. in agronomy, cropping systems, crop ecology, organic production systems, or natural systems agriculture. Post doctoral experience in one of the areas mentioned above would be an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching experience in natural systems agriculture. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, successful training of graduate students, a strong research and publication record, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to attract external research funds, and evidence of research collaboration. A proven track record conducting field research experiments and experience with experimental design and statistical analysis is preferable.
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