University of Dayton Research Institute
Associate Professor or Professor and DiNovo-Deak Endowed Chair of Plant Science
University of Dayton Research Institute, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Overview
Associate Professor or Professor and DiNovo-Deak Endowed Chair of Plant Science and Food Security. Tenured position at the Associate Professor or Professor rank within a Department in the College of Arts and Sciences, beginning August 16, 2026. The Opportunity This inaugural endowed chair advances plant or crop science to increase global food security in regions of greatest need. The holder will pursue applied plant science to improve resilience or yield of crops used in at-risk regions, through teaching, applied research, and practical implementation. The chair will test and implement research by working directly with subsistence farmers in impoverished regions to improve crop yield and quality in real-world applications. The research agenda will be embedded in the communities served to build trust and amplify impact. Campus Resources / Collaborations The chair will join the University of Dayton’s active research landscape with potential primary appointments in the Department of Biology, Chemistry, or Earth and Environmental Geosciences, with possible joint appointments. University resources include the Science and Engineering Catalyst Center, Hanley Sustainability Institute, Global and Intercultural Affairs and the Human Rights Center, and the University of Dayton Research Institute, which conducts substantial sponsored research annually. About the University of Dayton Grounded in Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD emphasizes experiential learning and inclusive excellence. UD enrolls about 10,600 students. The university values inclusive excellence and invites diverse applicants. City of Dayton Dayton is a diverse metro area with a growing economy, history of innovation, and notable employers including CareSource, LexisNexis, Reynolds & Reynolds, and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB. Responsibilities Advance academic discourse on applied plant or crop science and international food security; organize conferences, symposia, institutes, or seminars; build partnerships with field experts. Conduct and publish high-quality research on plant science and food security. Teach one course per semester (or two per academic year) in the College of Arts and Sciences. Maintain an active research agenda on campus and at field sites addressing food access in vulnerable regions. Mentor University of Dayton students. Seek and secure extramural funding to support scholarship, student projects, and community-engaged learning and service in plant science and food security. Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. or international equivalent Research addressing food security in developing country settings Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching at undergraduate or graduate levels Record of successful mentoring of undergraduate students Record of collaborative and/or interdisciplinary work Record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with tenure criteria for Associate Professor or Professor at UD; tenure-track applicants at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered eligible Demonstrated ability to acquire extramural research funding Established field research addressing food insecurity Articulated commitment to UD’s inclusive excellence Effective written communication skills Appointment at the rank of Professor requires a record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with promotion criteria for Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at UD. Preferred Qualifications Sustained research program addressing food security in at-risk regions Experience collaborating with subsistence farmers on real-world applications to improve crop yield and food security Experience in one or more of the following: international collaboration in plant-microbiome and food security curriculum development for undergraduates/graduates experiential learning opportunities related to research Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills Commitment to Marianist values and social justice Willingness to engage with Catholic and Marianist mission of UD Special Instructions To Applicants Applicants should submit: a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a research statement (no more than three pages) describing testing and implementation of research with communities to improve crop yield and quality for subsistence farmers, a teaching statement (no more than two pages), and contact information for three professional references who will be contacted later. UD does not sponsor work visas for this position. Posting closes at 11:55 PM EDT November 10, 2025. Closing Statement UD is committed to dignity, diversity, inclusive excellence, and social justice, and adheres to affirmative action policies to increase opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Education and Training Industries: Research Services Note: Some sections of the original text include unrelated postings and job listings; these have been omitted to preserve relevance and accuracy to the specified role.
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Associate Professor or Professor and DiNovo-Deak Endowed Chair of Plant Science and Food Security. Tenured position at the Associate Professor or Professor rank within a Department in the College of Arts and Sciences, beginning August 16, 2026. The Opportunity This inaugural endowed chair advances plant or crop science to increase global food security in regions of greatest need. The holder will pursue applied plant science to improve resilience or yield of crops used in at-risk regions, through teaching, applied research, and practical implementation. The chair will test and implement research by working directly with subsistence farmers in impoverished regions to improve crop yield and quality in real-world applications. The research agenda will be embedded in the communities served to build trust and amplify impact. Campus Resources / Collaborations The chair will join the University of Dayton’s active research landscape with potential primary appointments in the Department of Biology, Chemistry, or Earth and Environmental Geosciences, with possible joint appointments. University resources include the Science and Engineering Catalyst Center, Hanley Sustainability Institute, Global and Intercultural Affairs and the Human Rights Center, and the University of Dayton Research Institute, which conducts substantial sponsored research annually. About the University of Dayton Grounded in Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD emphasizes experiential learning and inclusive excellence. UD enrolls about 10,600 students. The university values inclusive excellence and invites diverse applicants. City of Dayton Dayton is a diverse metro area with a growing economy, history of innovation, and notable employers including CareSource, LexisNexis, Reynolds & Reynolds, and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB. Responsibilities Advance academic discourse on applied plant or crop science and international food security; organize conferences, symposia, institutes, or seminars; build partnerships with field experts. Conduct and publish high-quality research on plant science and food security. Teach one course per semester (or two per academic year) in the College of Arts and Sciences. Maintain an active research agenda on campus and at field sites addressing food access in vulnerable regions. Mentor University of Dayton students. Seek and secure extramural funding to support scholarship, student projects, and community-engaged learning and service in plant science and food security. Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. or international equivalent Research addressing food security in developing country settings Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching at undergraduate or graduate levels Record of successful mentoring of undergraduate students Record of collaborative and/or interdisciplinary work Record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with tenure criteria for Associate Professor or Professor at UD; tenure-track applicants at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered eligible Demonstrated ability to acquire extramural research funding Established field research addressing food insecurity Articulated commitment to UD’s inclusive excellence Effective written communication skills Appointment at the rank of Professor requires a record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with promotion criteria for Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at UD. Preferred Qualifications Sustained research program addressing food security in at-risk regions Experience collaborating with subsistence farmers on real-world applications to improve crop yield and food security Experience in one or more of the following: international collaboration in plant-microbiome and food security curriculum development for undergraduates/graduates experiential learning opportunities related to research Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills Commitment to Marianist values and social justice Willingness to engage with Catholic and Marianist mission of UD Special Instructions To Applicants Applicants should submit: a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a research statement (no more than three pages) describing testing and implementation of research with communities to improve crop yield and quality for subsistence farmers, a teaching statement (no more than two pages), and contact information for three professional references who will be contacted later. UD does not sponsor work visas for this position. Posting closes at 11:55 PM EDT November 10, 2025. Closing Statement UD is committed to dignity, diversity, inclusive excellence, and social justice, and adheres to affirmative action policies to increase opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Education and Training Industries: Research Services Note: Some sections of the original text include unrelated postings and job listings; these have been omitted to preserve relevance and accuracy to the specified role.
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