Assistant/ Associate Professor in Potato/Sugarbeet Pathology
3 days ago
Fargo
Position: The Department of Plant Pathology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology (PPMB) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. Appointment at the Associate Professor rank will be considered for exceptional candidates with demonstrated experience and ability to meet departmental expectations at that rank. The successful applicant will: 1) join over two-dozen faculty in a recently merged department with established histories of high-quality and impactful research and Extension with excellent undergraduate and graduate programs, 2) join a team of collaborative pathologists and other scientists working to help the industry to produce and protect potatoes and sugarbeets, and 3) collaborate with a broader team of public- and private-sector professionals and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be eligible for nomination to the John T. Nordgaard Endowed Faculty Professorship, which provides support for salary, potato pathology research, graduate student stipends, and teaching. Responsibilities: The appointment is 90% research (North Dakota Agriculture Experiment Station) and 10% teaching (College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources), with service expected. The successful candidate will develop and lead a regionally-, nationally- and internationally-recognized research program that addresses established and emerging diseases that threaten the production, storage and profitability of potatoes and sugarbeets. The position is open to all areas of plant disease research, with opportunities to collaborate and conduct complementary research with current faculty, USDA researchers and other university researchers working on potato and sugarbeet pathology. The successful applicant will advise graduate students, teach in areas that utilize their expertise and fit the needs of the department, contribute service to PPMB, NDSU and professional society(ies), and engage in outreach to stakeholders. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications are: an earned Ph.D. in plant pathology or closely related field at the time of hire with extensive background in plant pathology; demonstrated ability to conduct and publish research in high-quality and relevant journals; demonstrated experience in applied research; strong communication skills (interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.); capacity to work effectively, cooperatively, and collegially with a diverse population of stakeholders, colleagues, students, and scientists from other disciplines. Preferred qualifications are: professional experience beyond a Ph.D. (such as post-doc or industry); evidence of effective teaching or pedagogical training; demonstrated experience obtaining extramural funding and publishing refereed journal articles from such funding; demonstrated experience using modern and traditional techniques for potato/sugarbeet disease research; and previous success in developing a research program. Candidates applying for Associate Professor consideration must additionally demonstrate: established independent research program with sustained external funding and productivity; record of graduate student mentorship and completions; evidence of leadership in their field (e.g., editorial boards, professional society leadership); and alignment with departmental expectations for the Associate Professor rank. Application: Review of applications will begin March 16, 2026. Applicants must apply online: https://prd.hcm.ndus.edu/psp/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRSHRAMFL.HRSCGSEARCHFL.GBL?Page=HRSAPPJBPSTFL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=2958570&PostingSeq=1 . A complete application will include: • An application letter that describes your research and teaching interests relative to the position and how the minimum and preferred qualifications are met (max. 3 pages)., • Curriculum vitae (max. 10 pages)., • Name and contact information for three professional references., • Candidates seeking consideration at the Associate Professor rank should explicitly state this in their cover letter and ensure their CV clearly documents their record of independent research funding and productivity, graduate student mentorship, and professional leadership. Direct Questions to: Dr. Guiping Yan, Search Committee Chair at guiping.yan@ndsu.edu NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS! Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success. 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