The American Phytopathological Society (APS)
Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology
The American Phytopathological Society (APS), Davis, California, us, 95617
Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology and Fungal Biology
Department of Plant Pathology University of California, Davis
As part of UC Davis' commitment to hire leading research faculty with an outstanding commitment to teaching, research and service that will address the needs of our increasingly diverse state and student population, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, at the University of California announces an Assistant Professor faculty position (9-month) in the Department of Plant Pathology. Applications are encouraged from candidates with a strong background in any current or emerging area that will fit within our department's disciplinary focus in plant pathology.
As one of the country's leading R1 institutions, UC Davis seeks candidates with exceptional potential for research, teaching, and inclusive excellence. Successful candidates will help advance UC Davis' strategic goal of improving access and building an inclusive community for all. The successful candidate also will have an accomplished track record (calibrated to career stage) of teaching, research, or service activities and a clearly articulated vision of how their work at UC Davis will continue to contribute to the University's mission of serving the needs of our diverse state and student population.
This is an academic year (9-month), Assistant Professor tenure-track position with teaching, research, outreach/engagement and service responsibilities and includes the expectation that the appointee will conduct mission-oriented research and outreach/engagement of relevance to the California Agricultural Experiment Station.
Responsibilities
The Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mycology, with a focus on plant pathogenic, symbiotic, or mycotoxigenic fungi and fungal-like organisms. We are looking for a highly motivated and creative scientist with a strong background in mycology and/or the biology of fungi and fungal-like organisms that interact with plants. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a world-class, externally funded research program that integrates both fundamental and applied aspects of fungal biology within the context of plant pathology. The appointee primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching
Introductory Mycology , an upper-division lab class, and
Mushroom, Molds & Society , a general education class for non-majors. Additional graduate and undergraduate teaching responsibilities may be assigned based on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. Qualifications
A Ph.D. in plant pathology, mycology, microbiology, or a closely related field, a strong research background in fungal biology relevant to plant systems, a record of scholarly achievement, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed international journals, and a demonstrated potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program are required. Postdoctoral experience, evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring and an interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research addressing both basic and applied questions in plant pathology are a strong plus. Salary and Application
The salary range for this position is $105,700 - $129,600 (annual). Application materials must be submitted via the following website: https://apptrkr.com/6595099. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2025. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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The Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mycology, with a focus on plant pathogenic, symbiotic, or mycotoxigenic fungi and fungal-like organisms. We are looking for a highly motivated and creative scientist with a strong background in mycology and/or the biology of fungi and fungal-like organisms that interact with plants. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a world-class, externally funded research program that integrates both fundamental and applied aspects of fungal biology within the context of plant pathology. The appointee primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching
Introductory Mycology , an upper-division lab class, and
Mushroom, Molds & Society , a general education class for non-majors. Additional graduate and undergraduate teaching responsibilities may be assigned based on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise. Qualifications
A Ph.D. in plant pathology, mycology, microbiology, or a closely related field, a strong research background in fungal biology relevant to plant systems, a record of scholarly achievement, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed international journals, and a demonstrated potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program are required. Postdoctoral experience, evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring and an interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research addressing both basic and applied questions in plant pathology are a strong plus. Salary and Application
The salary range for this position is $105,700 - $129,600 (annual). Application materials must be submitted via the following website: https://apptrkr.com/6595099. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2025. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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