Extension Plant Pathologist -Tenure Track Faculty
Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
For application documents please upload:
- A cover letter addressing interest in the position and each of the required and preferred qualifications.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Three references.
- A statement addressing your Extension philosophy and research interests and how your background prepares you to meet the needs of a combined Extension and Research position in Montana.
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number | FAC - VA - 25013 |
---|---|
For questions regarding this position, please contact: | |
Classification Title | |
Working Title | Extension Plant Pathologist -Tenure Track Faculty |
Brief Position Overview | This position is located in the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology in Bozeman, MT, which has 28 tenure track faculty including plant pathologists, plant breeders, plant physiologists, horticulturalists, entomologists, cereal chemists, and plant molecular biologists. The Department has state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities. Field research facilities are available both on campus and at 7 MAES Research Centers located strategically throughout the state. The Department offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Plant Pathology and Plant Science. There are currently 50 graduate students and 150 undergraduate majors in the Department. |
Faculty Tenure Track | Yes |
Faculty Rank | TT |
Position Number | 4B3549 |
Department | Plant Sciences |
Division | College of Agriculture/MAES |
Appointment Type | Faculty |
Contract Term | Fiscal Year |
Semester | |
If other, specify From date | |
If other, specify End date | |
Union Affiliation | Exempt from Collective Bargaining |
FTE | 1.0 |
Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
Salary | Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. |
Contract Type | MUS |
If other, please specify | |
Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
General Statement | The PSPP Department conducts and contributes to MSU Extension, research and teaching in the broad areas of biology, including but not limited to agronomy, horticulture, plant biology, plant pathology, genetics, entomology, sustainable crop production, and landscape design. This faculty position will contribute to the plant pathology area. We seek a highly qualified and enthusiastic Extension specialist/research plant pathologist to contribute to our programs. This is a full-time, tenure track renewable fiscal year contract; 63% teaching, 27% research and 10% service. The successful candidate will develop an innovative and collaborative Extension and research program focused on plant pathology relevant to Montana and the missions of the Department, College and University, and that address MSU’s Grand Challenges (https://www.montana.edu/strategicplan/improvinglives.html). |
---|---|
Duties and Responsibilities |
|
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
|
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
|
The Successful Candidate Will | Be a dynamic Extension educator and scientist who will:
|
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information | This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but as a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. |
Physical Demands | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. |
The Program | |
The Department | The Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology has 28 tenure-track faculty including plant pathologists, plant breeders, plant physiologists, horticulturalists, entomologists, cereal chemists, and plant molecular biologists. The Department has state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities. Field research facilities are available both on campus and at 7 MAES Research Centers located strategically throughout the state. The Department offers both MS and Ph.D. degrees in Plant Pathology and Plant Science. There are currently 50 graduate students and 150 undergraduate majors in the Department. |
The College | Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of nine academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 16,000 students, including approximately 2,000 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 107 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation. MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, an extended community of about 70,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in Southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams and the Gallatin National Forest. The Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport is served by several major airlines and is the busiest airport in the state. Named an All-American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. Bozeman is listed as one of National Geographic’s “World’s 25 Best Ski Towns.” Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of American Dream towns – small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America’s most desirable university towns. Bozeman is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. |
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
---|---|
Desired Start Date | August 15, 2025 |
Position End Date (if temporary) | |
Open Date | |
Close Date | |
Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on November 15, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
Special Instructions | For application documents please upload:
|
EEO Statement | Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. |
FLSA Details
FLSA Determination
FLSA Status | Exempt |
---|
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other - Please see Special Instructions
- Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).