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Assistant/Associate Professor, Plant Biotechnology (Non-tenured)

Assistant/Associate Professor, Plant Biotechnology (Non-tenured)

Tuskegee University

On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

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Position Information
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor, Plant Biotechnology (Non-tenured)
Job Summary
This position must have sound/extensive knowledge and research experience in plant biotechnology that includes gene cloning, gene editing, transfection, tissue culture, and hardening.
Essential Job Duties
  • Troubleshoot plant tissue culture and greenhouse-related issues
  • Support departmental core course instruction for graduate students in plant biotechnology, advanced molecular biology, tissue culture, and cell biology, specific to plant sciences
  • Provide instruction to undergraduate students as needed
  • Establish a productive and vibrant student-based research program in the area of plant biotechnology
  • Contribute to scholarly research activities and provide mentorship to both graduate and undergraduate students in research activities
  • Support various departmental services, such as active contributions to student advisement and the promotion of the graduate program to undergraduate students and external partners
  • Be an active participant in departmental and university-wide committees
  • Provide instruction in biology/plant biotechnology courses and related advanced-level electives with a strong commitment to curriculum transformation and excellence in teaching
  • Establish a productive, student-centered graduate and undergraduate research program in the area of plant science and biotechnology with an emphasis on research tools development
  • Incorporate learning activities into the research program
  • Actively write scientific research grants to secure funding
  • Participate in scholarly activities, advisement, and mentorship of students, with active service on committees
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications
Required:
  • Ph.D. in biotechnology or related field required
  • Postdoctoral fellowship experience in biotechnology is required
  • Strong research profile in plant science, with a focus on biotechnology and related fields required
  • Experience working with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and administrators
  • Excellence in plant science/biotechnology research, as shown by quality publications and articles in the top journals required

Preferred:
  • Postdoctoral fellowship experience in plant biotechnology is preferred
  • Experience in teaching introductory as well as advanced biotechnology courses in the field is preferred
  • Experience working with underrepresented minorities in STEM is preferred but not required
  • Experience in obtaining funded grants is preferred
  • Evidence of experience spearheading or participating in experiential learning models is a plus
  • Evidence of strong commitment to excellence in teaching, technology application in the classroom, and capability of establishing collaborative research programs involving undergraduate students is preferred but not required

Physical Demands
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment
  • Ability to walk short distances
  • Ability to prepare and analyzing data and figures
  • Ability to view a computer terminal; extensive reading

FLSA
Exempt
Status
Full-Time
Skills and Attributes
Knowledge of:Research experience in plant biotechnology that includes gene cloning, gene editing (preferred), transfection, tissue culture, and hardening.
Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Demonstrate leadership skills

Ability to:
  • Work in teams
  • Write grants

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F717
Will this position required travel?
Yes
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
Yes
Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?
Yes
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
02/11/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
  • Tuskegee University employment application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/CV
  • Recommendation letters
  • Copies of unofficial transcripts.

Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
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