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Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Management

2 months ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States UMass Amherst Full time
About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst is a premier public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Our scenic campus in Western Massachusetts provides a rich cultural environment and a bucolic setting close to urban centers. As part of the Five Colleges, we foster a vibrant intellectual community.

Job Summary

We seek a talented Assistant Professor to join our Stockbridge School of Agriculture. This 9-month, full-time tenure-track position will focus on urban managed landscapes, with a distribution of effort comprising 40% Research, 40% Teaching, and 20% Service. The successful candidate will develop an interdisciplinary program on sustainable urban landscape management, collaborating with the UMass Extension Turf Team and the Landscape, Nursery & Urban Forestry Team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in turfgrass management, urban landscapes, and related fields.
  • Conduct research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Secure external funding to support research and extension programs.
  • Provide guidance to students, oversee graduate research, and contribute to curriculum development.
  • Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in agronomy, turfgrass science, soil science, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated expertise in turfgrass management, agronomy, soil fertility, or abiotic and biotic stress management.
  • Evidence of scholarly productivity through publications and presentations.
  • Experience or potential in securing external funding for research.
  • Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
What We Offer

UMass Amherst is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. We value candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who possess a strong commitment to contributing to the success of historically underrepresented groups.

We strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued. We request that all applicants submit a Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement addressing how they see themselves contributing to our community and campus climate.