FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
FACULTY POSITION Physiology/Eco-Physiology of Plant Drought Tolerance. This
is one of four water-related faculty positions that is being filled across
several departments within the next year, reflecting a major Colorado State
commitment to address problems associated with water, agriculture, and urban
development in Colorado.
APPOINTMENT Tenure-track, 9-month appointment in the Department of
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, College of Agricultural Sciences.
Preference will be given for applicants at the assistant professor level;
however, outstanding candidates at the associate professor level will be
considered. Full benefit package and competitive salary.
RESPONSIBILITIES Research and teaching in the mechanisms and management of
drought tolerance, with emphasis on plants in Colorado landscapes. Research is
expected to focus on physiological and/or ecological mechanisms by which plants
differentially withstand the impact of water deficit stress, especially in
managed landscape ecosystems. The successful candidate will be one who can
generate external grant support and interdisciplinary collaborations needed to
help build a contemporary team approach to problems associated with Colorados
need to utilize its water resource more effectively. The teaching
responsibilities are to redevelop and teach H475, currently titled
Environmental Requirements of Horticultural Plants; develop and teach a
graduate course in the individuals area of expertise and interest; and advise
graduate and undergraduate students. Outreach and service are expectations of
all faculty at CSU.
QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. in a plant biology discipline relevant to position
responsibilities is required. Applicants need to demonstrate training,
experience and/or ability to: study water stress response at the cell, organ,
whole plant or ecosystem level; teach effectively; seek and obtain external
funding; work well within interdisciplinary teams; mentor graduate students;
and effectively communicate program goals and results orally and in writing.
LOCATION/FACILITIES Fort Collins, Colorado is located in a semi-arid region
at the interface between the High Plains and Rocky Mountains. At Colorado
State University, there are multiple opportunities for collaboration in the
area of this position, including programs delivered as part of various other
departments (e.g. Biology, Soil and Crop Sciences) and organizations (Natural
Resources Ecology Lab, Center for Rhizosphere Biology, USDA-ARS, etc.). The
office and laboratory facilities are in the Shepardson Building; there is ample
greenhouse space; and field research facilities include the Plant Environmental
Research Center, Horticulture Field Research Center and Agricultural Research
Development and Education Center.
APPLICATION Applications will be accepted until the position is filled;
however, applicants should submit materials by March 15, 2007 for full
consideration. The position is available in August, 2007. Please forward
letter of application highlighting experience, training, and abilities related
to the qualifications stated above, a CV/resume and other evidence of
professional accomplishments, and request four professional letters of
recommendation be sent to: Dr. Stephen J. Wallner, Department of Horticulture
and Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University, 301 University Avenue,
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1173, phone 970-491-7018; fax: 970-491-7745; E-mail
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Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age,
color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation,
veteran status or disability. The University complies with the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education
Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights
laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment and
admission shall be extended to all persons and the University shall promote
equal opportunity and treatment through a positive and continuing affirmative
action program. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101
Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in me!
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other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify
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