Plant Pathology Department Head with Faculty Rank

2 days ago


GondrecourtleChâteau, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time
Job Title: Department Head with Faculty Rank

Join the University of Minnesota as a Department Head with Faculty Rank in the Department of Plant Pathology. As a key member of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, you will lead the department in its mission to conduct research, education, and extension focused on plant diseases, plant health, and the biology of plant-microbe interactions.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide instructional oversight of the assigned programs and oversee curriculum development.
  • Assess general education outcomes in core courses taught within the department.
  • Initiate and facilitate the development of new academic programs and projects.
  • Assign teaching responsibilities of department faculty and monitor and advance the instructional and research excellence of the program(s).
  • Serve as an advocate for the department's faculty to the College leadership and the University community.
  • Facilitate and oversee processes for faculty including recruitment, promotion, tenure, and professional leaves.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring for all faculty in the program(s).
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, employers, and supporters.
  • Provide supervision and direction to staff in the department administrative office.
  • Lead recruitment efforts for faculty and specialized staff.
  • Develop budget and resources plans related to staffing and infrastructure.
  • Administer and manage the allocation of departmental resources.
  • Manage daily operations of the department.
  • Provide leadership in procurement of grant and endowment funding for support of departmental and faculty programs.
  • Participate in the development of policy and strategic planning in the college.
  • Address misconduct or performance concerns in a timely manner.
  • Respond to academic questions from students and resolve any academic issues.
  • Actively sponsor diversity, inclusion and equity working towards fulfillment of department/unit and College goals.
Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in plant pathology or a plant science or microbiological field directly related to research and teaching activities within the Department of Plant Pathology.
  • Commitment to strong disciplinary and interdisciplinary teaching and learning, research and discovery, and outreach and service.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience after the completion of the doctoral degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/leadership experience including fiscal management.
  • Record of excellence in teaching/research/discovery as well as engagement/outreach productivity.
  • Proven record of achievement in leadership and the ability to develop and describe a vision in alignment with the organization's goals and policies.
  • Record of publications in the field in peer-reviewed academic journals.
  • Evidence of ability to pursue and obtain competitive funding.
  • Experience with formal classroom teaching or Extension/outreach teaching.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to operate strategically to effectively promote and market the unique academic programs offered in Plant Pathology for increased student enrollment and partnerships in the college, university and community.
  • Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively to a wide diversity of audiences.
  • A record of implementing innovative and inclusive teaching and pedagogy using multiple platforms.
  • Evidence of effective mentoring students and/or staff.
  • Demonstrated skill in fostering linkages with other disciplines and building program partnerships.
  • Evidence of organizing personnel and resources to successfully obtain large, multi-institutional, nation and international grants.
  • A record of forming positive relationships with varied internal and external stakeholders.
  • Record of commitment to recruitment, development and retention of a diverse, high-quality faculty student body and staff.
Benefits:
  • Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
  • Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
  • University HSA contributions.
  • Disability and employer-paid life insurance.
  • Employee wellbeing program.
  • Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
  • Financial counseling services.
  • Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
  • Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States St. Catherine University Full time

    Job Opportunity:St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the Graduate Occupational Therapy Program. About the University:St. Catherine University is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobThe University of Minnesota's Department of Pediatrics is seeking a highly skilled and experienced MD/DO Physician to join their team as a Faculty Physician for Division Director. This is an exceptional opportunity for a board-certified or eligible physician in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics to lead the Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobThe Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota Medical School is seeking a clinical faculty member to serve as Director of the HLA/Transplant Immunology Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified individual to join our team and contribute to the academic mission of the department.The...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobThe University of Minnesota's Department of Pediatrics is seeking a highly skilled MD/DO Physician to join their team as a Faculty Physician for the Division Director position. This opportunity will include the role of Division Director and potential leadership of the Rare Disease Center of Excellence if interests, experience, and training...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States St. Paul Academy and Summit School Full time

    Job Title: Head Coach, Boys Varsity TennisSt. Paul Academy and Summit School is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Head Coach for its Boys Varsity Tennis program.About the PositionThe successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Boys Varsity Tennis team and developing a comprehensive coaching program that promotes excellence in tennis and...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobThe University of Minnesota's Department of Pediatrics is seeking a highly skilled MD/DO Physician to join their team as a Faculty Physician for the Division Director position. This opportunity will include the role of Division Director and potential leadership of the Rare Disease Center of Excellence if interests, experience, and training...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly qualified individual to join our faculty as a clinical, tenure-track, or tenured assistant/associate/full professor in the Division of Endodontics. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and didactic instruction for Endodontic residents, as well as instruction of predoctoral...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Academic Otolaryngologist to join our team at the University of Minnesota Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. As a member of our faculty, you will have the opportunity to build a full-time laryngology practice and contribute to the department's mission of providing exceptional patient...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States Bethel University Full time

    Nursing Adjunct Faculty PositionBethel University seeks a qualified Nursing Adjunct Faculty member to teach in clinical or laboratory courses working with undergraduate students in a BSN nursing program.ResponsibilitiesTeach in clinical settings per specialty areaTeach in nursing skills and simulation labsEvaluate students in clinical and/or skills,...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States Bethel University Full time

    Nursing Adjunct Faculty PositionBethel University seeks a qualified Nursing Adjunct Faculty to teach in clinical or laboratory courses working with undergraduate students in a BSN nursing program.ResponsibilitiesTeach in clinical settings per specialty areaTeach in nursing skills and simulation labsEvaluate students in clinical and/or skills, including...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States Bethel University Full time

    Job SummaryBethel University is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences to join our faculty team.This tenure-track position involves teaching, research, mentoring undergraduate students, and service to the university.ResponsibilitiesTeach Statistics and Research Principles, as well as other courses that...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Academic Otolaryngologist to join our team as a Faculty Physician- Facial Plastic Surgeon- Assistant/Associate Professor. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Minnesota.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team as a term faculty member in the Department of Art History at the University of Minnesota. This is a non-tenure-track position that will involve teaching introductory and upper-division undergraduate courses, as well as graduate-level courses. The successful candidate will be expected...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States Bethel University Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach courses in the Biological Sciences department.ResponsibilitiesTeach courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, environmental sciences, and introductory biology curriculum.Develop and implement engaging lesson plans to promote student learning and success.Assess student progress and...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Academic Otolaryngologist to join our team at the University of Minnesota. As a member of our department, you will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of experts in the field of otolaryngology, including three faculty laryngologists and seven dedicated speech pathologists with...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team as a term faculty member in the Department of Art History at the University of Minnesota. This is a non-tenure-track position that will involve teaching introductory and upper-division undergraduate courses, as well as graduate-level courses. The successful candidate will be expected...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Academic Otolaryngologist to join our team at the University of Minnesota. As a member of our department, you will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of experts in the field of otolaryngology, including three faculty laryngologists and seven dedicated speech pathologists with...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team as a term faculty member in the Department of Art History at the University of Minnesota. This is a non-tenure-track position that will involve teaching introductory and upper-division undergraduate courses, as well as graduate-level courses, in art history.The successful candidate...


  • Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobThe Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo-Engineering at the University of Minnesota is seeking a faculty member in the broad area of Mechanics and Physics of Materials. The position is primarily intended for applicants at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptional applicants at the Associate or Full Professor level can be considered....

  • Faculty Position

    2 weeks ago


    Gondrecourt-le-Château, Grand Est, United States University of Minnesota Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our team as a faculty researcher/scientist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. The successful candidate will have a strong background in research and a demonstrated ability to pursue scholarly work in their area of specialty.The...