Indigenous Horticulture Specialist

3 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant Professor of Horticulture and Native Plant Sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a research program focused on the utilization of native food and ceremonial plants, lost production and harvesting practices, and the development of new practices that support the sustainability and use of culturally relevant plants within a changing ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish a research program with a focus on native food and ceremonial plants, lost production and harvesting practices, and the development of new practices that support the sustainability and use of culturally relevant plants.
  • Conduct original research and publish findings in reputable scientific journals.
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to horticulture, plant ecology, and indigenous knowledge systems.
  • Mentor students and contribute to excellence in mentorship, maintaining standards of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment of students and staff.
  • Work with native and other stakeholders' minority populations to develop outreach programs and activities that promote the use of culturally relevant plants and support the sustainability of indigenous communities.
Requirements
  • PhD degree in horticulture, applied plant sciences, or a related field.
  • Evidence of the ability to lead and manage a research and outreach program.
  • Demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments in basic and/or applied plant sciences commensurate with career level.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.
  • Ability to conduct original research and publish findings in reputable scientific journals.
  • Ability to teach/mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Demonstrated record of or capacity to acquire and/or manage extramural competitive grant support.
  • Knowledge of culturally appropriate and scientifically sound methods of conducting basic and/or applied plant research with racial and ethnic minority communities.
  • Experience working with racial and ethnic minority communities.
  • Demonstrated understanding of racial and ethnic minority communities' culture and values.
  • Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and indigenous stakeholders.
Additional Information

This is a permanent, tenure-track position. The department will work with local and native stakeholders to form an advisory committee for the incumbent. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department's mission and goals, and to work collaboratively with other faculty members to advance the department's research and teaching programs.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

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