Job Summary:
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Plant Pathology is seeking highly motivated and talented candidates for the Ethel and O.N. Allen Chair of Phytobacteriology at the Associate or Full Professor level. We seek applicants with successful research programs investigating the biology, ecology and/or evolution of plant-associated bacteria, inclusive of pathogenic, commensal, and beneficial plant-bacterial interactions. We welcome candidates with research foci across any level of biological scale, including but not limited to molecular, cellular, organismal, population, and community levels. Applicants applying integrative solutions to solving outstanding and timely questions in the field of phytobacteriology are particularly encouraged to apply. This position will contribute not only research, but also critical instruction in support of the department, college, and campus missions. Instructional roles may include teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels in areas of the candidate's specialty and broadly in the areas of biology, plant pathology and plant-microbe interactions.
The Ethel and O.N. Allen Chair of Phytobacteriology was established by a generous gift to support an endowed chair in the field of phytobacteriology, which includes substantial ongoing research support for the Chair, contingent upon endowment fund performance. We seek candidates with a distinguished record of research impact who will pursue the mission of this endowment through innovative and impactful research and teaching. We expect that this faculty member will continue and expand on an independent, externally funded and internationally recognized research program in phytobacteriology.
The UW-Madison Department of Plant Pathology has been globally recognized for its strength in phytobacteriology and plant-microbe interactions more broadly, and we anticipate that this new faculty member will find many opportunities for research collaborations within our department and across the University of Wisconsin-Madison, including with the UW-Madison Data Science Institute and the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery.
Responsibilities:
1. Expand an ongoing, independent, externally funded and internationally recognized research program. The successful candidate will be expected to continue to secure extramural funding.
2. Teach to students at various levels, commensurate with college expectations and consistent with the teaching loads of the department. Contribute to the department's mission through graduate student instruction and mentoring. Contribute research and instructional expertise to courses taught in the department. Mentor students and promote their development and success in a collaborative environment.
3. Contribute to service functions of the department, college, and campus communities.
4. Contribute to programs aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department, college, and scientific discipline.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Education:
Required
PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Plant Pathology, Plant Sciences or a related discipline required by position start date.
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have:
- Strong foundational knowledge in the principles and concepts of phytobacteriology and relevant research experience
- A successful record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience training or mentoring graduate students
- Experience teaching and developing curriculum
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred candidates will have the following:
- Demonstrated ability to attract extramural funding
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse stakeholders
The selected candidate's qualifications must be sufficient to meet the requirements for tenure in the Department of Plant Pathology, in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
All requirements must be met by the start date.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 17, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Additional Information:
Applications received by October 15, 2024 will be assured full consideration; review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Applicants can find relevant information about the Department of Plant Pathology at www.plantpath.wisc.edu, and any questions regarding the position, including specifics of the Allen Endowment, may be directed to the position search committee chair, Dr. Richard Lankau, lankau@wisc.edu. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals. Option to start on or after August 17, 2025.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the world's premier research universities and attracts a diverse body of outstanding faculty, staff and graduate students from around the world. State-of-the art research and teaching facilities are provided both in Madison and at multiple agricultural research stations throughout the state. The 963-acre campus is located on the shores of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison is a picturesque city with a strong economy and a vibrant cultural environment and is consistently ranked among the top small U.S. cities in which to live.
In addition to extensive corn, soybean and forage crop production, Wisconsin is one of the top three states in the U.S. for production of potatoes, snap beans, cranberries, green peas, carrots and sweet corn, as well as harboring extensive natural lands in forest, prairie, and savanna ecosystems. Plant-associated bacteria play a major role in all of these systems, as one of the 5 major plant pathogen groups (along with fungi, oomycetes, viruses, and nematodes), as mutualists of plants, and as drivers of crucial ecosystem functions. Research in phytobacteriology drives discovery of fundamental processes in plant-bacterial interactions, with implications for plant protection, future epidemics under changing climates, and promotion of healthy and productive soils, to name a few.
The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty and staff. The Department of Plant Pathology embodies that culture.
How to Apply:
Applicants should upload the following information as a single PDF document:
1) Cover letter explaining the candidates interest and suitability for the role of Distinguished Chair of Phytobacteriology
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Two-page statement of research interests and future research plans
4) Two-page statement of instructional philosophy, approach, and experiences
5) Contact information for three references Applications received by October 15, 2024 will be assured full consideration; review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Richard Lankau
lankau@wisc.edu
608-265-5521
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030)
Department(s):
A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/PLANT PATHOLOGY
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
301668-FA
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Nov 15, 2024