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Distinguished Endowed Chair in Soil Health for Potato Cropping Systems
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Position Number: 2161956
Location: Pullman, WA
Position Type: Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS) in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University (WSU) seeks a dynamic, motivated, problem-solving leader to join an extraordinary team of faculty members in eastern Washington State. The position would begin on or about July 1, 2021. The Distinguished Endowed Chair will create and lead an internationally recognized research program that is integrated and closely collaborates with growers and industry in the Columbia Basin to develop practical methods, means, and risk management tools to promote soil health and improve potato productivity. This position is located on the WSU main campus in Pullman, with expectations to conduct research in the Columbia Basin area of central Washington. The position reports directly responsible to the Chair of CSS. Information about WSU CAHNRS can be found at http://cahnrs.wsu.edu, and CSS at http://css.wsu.edu. Required qualifications: i) Earned Ph.D. degree in soil science, soil microbiology, biogeochemistry, horticulture, plant pathology, or a closely related field by employment start date; ii) Demonstrated record of accomplishments commensurate with rank for appointment as associate professor or professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. Preferred qualifications are available through the position link. The position is open until filled. Screening of applications begins on April 5, 2021. This position is posted on the WSU Jobs site at https://hrs.wsu.edu/jobs/ . To apply, please be prepared to submit a detailed letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, a list of four (4) references (names, mailing and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers), and a scanned copy of official transcripts. For questions about the position contact: Dr. Lynne Carpenter-Boggs, (509) 335-1553, lcboggs@wsu.edu. EEO/AA/ADA