Job Summary:
The Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, seeks a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Weed Science to investigate novel approaches to weed management across a broad range of Wisconsin cropping systems. The incumbent will provide leadership in weed science teaching and design novel weed management systems that can enhance benefits and reduce risks to agriculture and the environment. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of Wisconsin cropping systems, including grain, forage, specialty and emerging crops. Research will document the efficacy and suitability of novel weed management approaches and estimate their impact on agroecosystem services such as crop productivity and water quality.
An integrative approach to research is needed in the development, evaluation, and implications of novel ecological weed management approaches alternative or complementary to conventional weed control methods (e.g., cropping systems diversification and intensification, ecological approaches to tolerate or suppress weeds, weed seed management, precision control methods, robotics technologies, etc.). Fundamental questions related to weed ecology could also be explored, such as the role of crop, community and ecosystem traits in weed colonization and competition, the role of soil health in weed community selection and development, and the role of ecological disruptions in crop-weed competition.
The position carries a commitment to instruction and research, as well as professional and university service as appropriate to the faculty rank. The incumbent will be expected to develop and grow a collaborative and extramurally funded research and teaching program recognized at state, regional, national, and international levels. Research efforts will form the foundation for a strong teaching and mentoring program that supports students across departments and colleges at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The incumbent will be expected to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including an upper-level course in weed biology, ecology and management. The incumbent will be expected to recruit and mentor graduate students.
The Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences is committed to inclusivity and diversity; therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote these values.
Responsibilities:
The candidate will be expected to:
1. Develop an independent, extramurally funded and recognized research program at the state, regional, national, and international levels.
2. Teach graduate and undergraduate students, commensurate with college expectations and consistent with the teaching loads of the department. Mentor students and promote their development and success in a collaborative environment.
3. Contribute to outreach and service functions of the department, college, university, and professional societies.
4. Contribute to programs aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department, college, and university. Promote an inclusive and diverse climate within our campus and associated communities.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
PhD in Weed Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Crop Science, Agroecology, or closely related discipline is required by the start date of the position.
Qualifications:
Candidate must have a strong foundation in the ecological principles and concepts of weed and agricultural sciences; and demonstrated ability to communicate (oral and written), teach, publish, and secure competitive funding.
Successful candidates will have a record of or demonstrate potential for:
i) Extramural grant-writing
ii) Publications in peer reviewed journals
iii) Graduate student training/mentoring
iv) Teaching and curriculum development
v) Contribution to the outreach and service functions of CALS
vi) Promoting an inclusive and diverse climate within our campus and associated communities
All requirements must be met by the start date.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
JANUARY 01, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Additional Information:
Applicants can find relevant information about the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences at https://pasdept.wisc.edu. Any questions regarding the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Shawn Conley (spconley@wisc.edu).
University of Wisconsin-Madison CALS Mission: To advance and share knowledge, discover solutions and promote opportunities in food and agriculture, bioenergy, health, the environment and human well-being.
Vision: To lead in science, innovation and collaboration that improves life and sustains the natural world.
UW-Madison is one of the world's premier research universities, with more than 16,000 faculty, staff, and graduate assistants, who, collectively, support the research, teaching and public service missions of the university. The 963-acre campus is located on the shores of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison is consistently ranked among the top 5 small U.S. cities to live in because of its cultural and ethnic diversity, affordable cost of living, low unemployment, and excellent public schools. The University of Wisconsin-Madison attracts a diverse body of outstanding graduate students from around the world and provides state-of-the art research and teaching facilities, both in Madison and at multiple agricultural research stations throughout the state. Madison is a picturesque city with a strong economy and a vibrant cultural environment.
UW Agricultural Research Stations: The UW-Madison Agricultural Research Station Network is comprised of 12 unique sites. These sites sit on 8000 acres of cropable farmland that represents many of the soil types found in the State of Wisconsin. The facilities available to researchers and support staff are valued at over $45 million, and house over $8.5 million worth of farming and research equipment. The research mission of the Agricultural Research Stations is supported by approximately 110 permanent employees and 50 seasonal staffers.
The UW-Madison College of Agricultural & Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty and staff.
How to Apply:
Apply via Jobs@UW, PVL#301589. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system. To begin the process, click "Apply Now." Applicants should upload the following information as a single PDF document:
1. No more than two-page cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information of three potential letter-writers
4. Two-page statement of research interests and future research plans, highlighting the candidate's fit to this position and how they would complement the departmental expertise
5. Two-page statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, approach, experiences, and future plans, highlighting the candidate's fit to this position and how they would complement the departmental expertise
6. Representative samples of published papers (3 max)
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by: September 14, 2024, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Shawn Conley
spconley@wisc.edu
608-800-7056
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/PLANT & AGROECOSYSTEM SCI
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
301589-FA
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