Assistant Professor in Plant Molecular Genetics/Breeding/Biotechnology

Summary: The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Alabama A&M University, seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position.

This position is a nine-month appointment with 50% Teaching and 50% Research.

with additional three-month summer research employment.

Initial research funding will be available.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong interdisciplinary, internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program focusing on the plant genetics, breeding, and biotechnology of field crops.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Ability to integrate basic and applied research.

* Previous substantive contribution to plant molecular genetics, breeding, and biotechnology.

* Evidence of ability to secure extramural funding from public and/or private sources.

* Must support and teach the BS Plant Biotechnology program and courses as one of their primary responsibilities.

* Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the areas of plant molecular genetics, breeding, and biotechnology.

* Evidence of interest and ability to form collaborative partnerships - within and across university disciplines, across national/international institutions, and within private industry.

* Evidence of ability and willingness to effectively advise and mentor students from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.): * Ph.D.

in plant science/molecular genetics/breeding/biotechnology or related field.

* Evidence of post-doctoral research of at least two years.

* Experience with modern plant molecular genetics or biotechnology techniques.

* Evidence of scholarly productivity and creativity, such as refereed publications, presentations in professional societies, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Evidence of education and hands-on experiences in specializations identified (plant molecular genetics, breeding, and biotechnology). * Demonstrated excellence in teaching relevant undergraduate and graduate courses.

* Ability to design, analyze, and interpret independent research or results from creative activities.

* Excellence in written and oral communication.

* Evidence of interest in developing extramural research and teaching proposals.

* Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

* Evidence of collaborative efforts in research.