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Professor Position: Twelve-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of plant virus/vector interactions with 80% research and 20% teaching appointment. Location: Department of Plant Pathology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506. Position Available: July 1, 2006 Job Summary: The applicant is expected to develop a strong, extramurally-funded research program in the area of arthropod-vectored plant viruses and their ecological and molecular interactions with their plant hosts to complement existing strengths at Kansas State University. The appointee is expected to participate in the ecological genomics program at Kansas State University, www.ksu.edu/ecogen. The successful candidate will teach a graduate course in plant virology and another graduate course in their area of specialty, such as a course on virus ecology, arthropod-vector biology of plant diseases or arthropod-plant microbe interactions. These courses are taught during alternate years. The appointee is expected to actively participate in the plant pathology and entomology graduate programs. The candidate must be able to work in a multi-cultural setting. Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Plant Pathology or Entomology or related discipline with course work and research emphasis in plant virology and vector biology, along with postdoctoral research experience. Demonstrated ability to develop a strong, extramurally-funded research program in plant virology and vector biology and effectively teach graduate courses. Strong commitment to expanding diversity in department. The Departments: The Departments of Plant Pathology and Entomology at Kansas State University are large and diverse, with excellent reputations in research, teaching, and extension. Additional information can be found at http://ww.oznet.ksu.edu/plantpath and http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/entomology. The University: Kansas State University is located in Manhattan in the scenic Flint Hills, 125 miles west of Kansas City and 50 miles west of Topeka. Kansas State University is the nation's first land-grant institution, and has a current enrollment of 22,000 students. Application: Applications must include 1) a statement describing professional goals, research interests and teaching interests/philosophy; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) reprints of up to five relevant publications; 4) official or certified copies of transcripts of all college/university course work; and 5) three current/relevant letters of reference to: Scot
Hulbert Review of applications will begin November 1, 2005, and continue until suitable candidate is found. Electronic applications will not be accepted. Kansas
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