Location: Puyallup,WA, USA
Available Title(s):
270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor
Business Title:
Indigenous Horticulturist
Employee Type:
Faculty
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties
The incumbent will establish a program of research, teaching, and extension (outreach) with a focus on utilization of native food and ceremonial plants; lost production and harvesting practices; and/or development of new practices that support the sustainability and use of culturally relevant plants within a changing ecosystem. Example focus areas can include, but are not limited to, small berry and vegetable production in tidal estuarine and open meadow ecosystems; renewal of ceremonial management and harvesting traditions for spiritually significant plants possessing food, medical, and ceremonial value; improved use of native pollinators; and/or native plant improvement to address biotic and abiotic stressors or other related areas important to indigenous and other culturally relevant plants. Specific focus area can account for spiritual traditions that are highly coupled with the use of culturally relevant foods and plants used for ceremonial and/or medicinal purposes. As part of outreach efforts, the individual must work with native and other stakeholders' minority populations. Importantly, activities can include a focus on reconnecting youth with elders who possess indigenous knowledge. The department will work with local and native stakeholders to form an advisory committee for the incumbent.
Additionally, the individual will contribute to undergraduate or graduate education by developing and implementing courses or modules related to their research area that transfer knowledge and raise awareness among racial and ethnic minority students with opportunities for teaching across the WSU system. Mentorship of students is a critical component of teaching, and the individual would contribute to excellence in mentorship, in concert with other department faculty, and maintain standards of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment of students and staff.
Required Qualifications:
* A PhD degree in horticulture, applied plant sciences, or related fields.
* Evidence of the ability to lead and manage a research and outreach program.
* Demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments in basic and/or applied plant sciences commensurate with career level.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Demonstrated ability to communicate (oral, written, electronic) effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct original research.
* Ability or capacity to teach/mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
* Demonstrated record of or capacity to acquire and/or manage extramural competitive grant support.
* Knowledge of culturally appropriate and scientifically sound methods of conducting basic and/or applied plant research with racial and ethnic minority communities.
* Experience working with racial and ethnic minority communities.
* Demonstrated understanding of racial and ethnic minority communities' culture and values.
* Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and indigenous stakeholders.
* Attended some classes in Native American Studies from a tribal college or university with a tribal program.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
College of Agricultural , Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name:
Horticulture
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link:
horticulture.wsu.edu
9-month Salary:
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
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FTE:
100%
This is a permanent, tenure track position.
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by November 3, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:
Please upload all documents in the Resume/CV section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:
1. Research Statement: a brief (1-2 pages) research statement addressing your research focus and methodologies, as well as the broader social applications of your research and/or impact on communities
2. Teaching Statement: a brief (1-2 pages) teaching statement addressing your teaching approaches and philosophies, including ways in which you address issues of educational equity
3. Current curriculum vitae
4. Electronic copies of graduate program academic transcripts
5. Names and contact information for four professional references. Reference letters will be requested, from three additional references, for the finalists
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