Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Sun Feb 9 2025 Job Description: Assistant Professor of Forest Pathology The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry invites applications for an academic-year (10 mo) tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Forest Pathology and Forest Health to contribute to supporting Forest Health in the northeastern United States and beyond through substantial participation in the College's Tree Restoration Center (https://www.esf.edu/chestnut/). We seek a teacher-scholar with a strong commitment to both scholarship and engaging students in the classroom and through research mentorship at the undergraduate, MS, and PhD levels. The successful candidate will be expected to build an internationally recognized extramurally funded research program in forest pathology with specialization in one or more of the following areas: integration of molecular biology, physiology, and ecology in disease development, disease resistance including development of transgenic or gene-edited plants, tree physiology as related to pathogen defense, genomics of tree pathogens, tree disease epidemiology, emergent epiphytotics, and forest health monitoring. Expertise in field diagnosis (natural history) and management of forest diseases is desirable. A strong interest in collaborative research with faculty in Environmental Biology, as well as within the College, is expected. Primary Responsibilities The workload for this position is 45% research and scholarship, 45% teaching, and 10% service. Specific research, teaching, and service responsibilities include: 1) secure extramural research funding and publish in high impact journals, 2) mentor graduate student research, 3) teach three undergraduate courses, EFB 340 Forest and Shade Tree Pathology, EFB 307/308 Principles of Genetics with lab, and EFB 439 Forest Health Monitoring (summer) 4) teach a graduate seminar/course in the candidate's area of expertise, 5) advise undergraduate students in Forest Health and related majors, and 6) service to the department, college, professional societies, and governmental/non-governmental partners. Starting Salary: $75,000, DOQ Job Requirements: Required Qualifications: + PhD in forest pathology, forest health, or related area of biology + Postdoctoral or professional research experience + Record of publication in Forest Pathology or related discipline involving trees commensurate with time since degree + Evidence of potential to secure external funding to support research + Demonstrated interest in research integrating molecular and physiological processes to organismal and ecological levels Preferred Qualifications: + Demonstrated ability to communicate science effectively to multiple constituencies + Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring. + Evidence of collegiality and dedication to professional service + Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive environment, working with people from diverse backgrounds, and incorporating diverse perspectives in research Additional Information: About the College of Environmental Science and Forestry: The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is located in Syracuse, New York, a dynamic and diverse community with plentiful natural, cultural, and civic opportunities. 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