Please see the announcement for an Assistant/Associate Professorship in Horticulture at FIU. This is a key position in our Department, especially in conjunction with our growing program in agroecology. Those interested should respond as described below:
FIU is a multi-campus public research university located in Miami, a vibrant, international city. FIU offers more than 180 baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctoral degree programs to over 46,000 students. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU is worlds ahead in its local and global engagement and is committed to finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our times. The Department of Earth & Environment (http://casgroup.fiu.edu/earthenvironment/) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant to Associate Professor in the area of Horticulture, to begin in Fall 2012. We seek an outstanding candidate with research focused on horticulture, agronomy or general cropping systems in sub-tropical regions. Duties include developing undergraduate courses in environmental horticulture, agronomy, and pest management. Florida International University (FIU) is expected to be certified by USDA as a Hispanic-Serving Agricultural College and University. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous research program, mentor both undergraduate and graduate students, and obtain external research funding. A Ph.D. in horticulture, agronomy, crop sciences, or related disciplines is required at the time of appointment. For more information contact Dr. Krishnaswamy Jayachandran at jayac...@fiu.edu<mailto:jayac...@fiu.edu> or visit http://casgroup.fiu.edu/earthenvironment/. Applications should be made online through the http://careers.fiu.edu (reference number 43823 or id number 503895) including: (a) curriculum vitae, (b) statements of teaching and research interests, and (c) contact information for at least three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 1; the search will remain open until the position is filled. FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. Dr. Michael Ross Department of Earth & Environment Southeast Environmental Research Center Florida International University University Park/OE-148 Miami, FL 33199 ph: 305-348-1420
