Associate Professor

Position Overview:

The Department of Horticulture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position beginning in 2012 at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally-recognized program of outreach, research, and teaching in the area of urban food production systems.

The appointment will be 60% Extension, 30% Research, and 10% Instruction.

Responsibilities:

Areas of activity could include, but are not limited to:

• Research on space intensive food production systems, soil and environmental quality in urban settings, or production systems that maximize economic sustainability.
• Outreach will include training and consultation in innovative food production systems and controlled environments adapted to urban settings of the upper Midwest.
• Leadership in, and communication with, regional food production groups is expected.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for teaching a course in urban and regional food systems including controlled environments, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and performing university and community service as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• A PhD is required for this position, and postdoctoral experience is preferred
• Candidates must have a strong foundation in agricultural science
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to design and conduct field-based research leading to advances in urban and regional food systems
• Knowledge and experience in controlled environment production
• Ability to attract extramural funding and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and organizations from a wide range of public and private perspectives
• Preference will be given to candidates that present evidence of excellent outreach and teaching skills, a record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and success attracting extramural funding

To Apply:

Applicants should submit via email a single PDF document with the following information in the following order:

• cover letter,
• CV,
• statement of research,
• statement of extension/outreach,
• and statement of teaching interests  

to Tricia Check. Applicants should also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent as PDF documents to that same email address. For full consideration, complete applications must be received by November 15, 2011.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. A background check may be required prior to start of appointment.