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Title posted on AgCareers.com - Assistant Professor in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management
Posted on September 26, 2024 by Employer details University of Guelph - Ridgetown Campus
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Location:  Ridgetown, CA, N0P 2C0Primary Category Page:  Faculty, Librarian and VeterinarianDivision:  Ridgetown CampusRequisition ID:  661Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest ManagementDepartment: Ridgetown - Academic   Position Description:The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management.  This position is located at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200 km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph. Position Requirements:A Ph.D. in Agronomy or closely related fieldDemonstrated capacity for teaching excellence at the diploma level and graduate student trainingStrong practical farm-level knowledge of pest management and agronomy practices in field cropsCapacity to establish and lead an independent, externally-funded research programAbility to collaborate and engage with industry and growers to develop practical solutionsAbility to incorporate relevant, practical on-farm experience into teaching methods The holder of the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management will directly contribute to industry and address societal issues such as the impact of climate change and food security. They will possess the ability to work in partnership with researchers from the UofG, nationally and internationally, to advance dry bean agronomy and pest management. Effective communication skills, including the ability to develop presentations for diverse audiences (e.g., diploma students, graduate students, industry stakeholders, producers) and to excel at knowledge transfer and extension is vital to the role.  They will join a world-class team of faculty members in the Department of Plant Agriculture conducting research in sustainable cropping practices.  Other faculty include weed scientists, as well as others working in the areas of plant breeding and genetics, entomology, pathology, crop physiology, post-harvest physiology, agronomy, and plant-based bioproducts. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications.  The Department will provide competitive research start-up funds. About the Department, Ridgetown Campus and the UniversityThe University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus has been a leader in applied agricultural research for 100 years. The campus is located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, one of Canada’s most important agricultural regions, producing over 70 different types of crops. Campus faculty are globally recognized as leaders in their fields, partnering closely with producers to solve real-world problems. They share their expertise with students inside the classroom and on our 180-hectare campus and research plots which offer exceptional hands-on learning opportunities. The Department of Plant Agriculture is Canada’s largest and most diverse applied plant biology department  and has recognized strengths in a broad cross-section of plant sciences including agronomy, horticulture, breeding, molecular genetics, genomics, controlled environment systems, plant physiology, post-harvest physiology, plant pathology, and plant-based bioproducts. The Department currently has 30 faculty members and employs 100 staff and more than 100 graduate students. Faculty within the Department have access to modern laboratory, growth room and greenhouse facilities, as well as fourteen well-equipped research stations across the province. As part of the Ontario Agricultural College, Plant Agriculture has a long history of achievement in serving the agriculture and agri-food industries within Ontario and beyond. The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive u- LocationRidgetown, ON
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Casual employment
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
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