Assistant Professor of Pedology
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193781EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Assistant Professor of PedologyAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with ExperienceWork Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PMJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Crop and Soil SciencesAbout the Department
Crop and Soil Sciences is a department with diverse disciplines that encompass research, extension, and teaching related to soil science and the genetic improvement, production, and utilization of agronomic and turfgrass crops. Research in basic and applied science and the engagement of technology are transferred to public and private sector practitioners.
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You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
Essential Job Duties
NC State University invites applications for a dynamic faculty position in Soil Science. The selected candidate will lead a comprehensive research, teaching, and extension program, integrating pedologic and hydropedologic principles with modern methodologies to address contemporary issues in soil science and land use. The program will examine interactions among water, soil properties, and human activities across various spatial and temporal scales, contributing to the future of soil science and inspiring the next generation of soil scientists.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Research: Develop and lead a research program focused on soil science, with emphasis areas tailored to the candidate’s expertise. Potential topics may include:
- Assessing soil properties using geospatial techniques at field, landscape, or regional scales
- Using pedologic and/or hydrologic models to predict climate change impacts on soils
- Studying wetland soil function at landscape scale
- Improving waste disposal system effectiveness in challenging soils
The successful candidate will seek external funding, present research findings at state, regional, and national symposia and publish research studies in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals.
- Teaching: Teach an upper-level undergraduate or graduate course in soil science, tailored to expertise, with potential topics such as hydropedology, wetland soils, or GIS applications. Training on soil-landscape relationships and soil interpretations for land use decisions is desirable. Online instruction can be used to fulfill part of the teaching requirements.
- Extension/Outreach: Activities should also support soil interpretations for land use. Opportunities include developing materials to support various stakeholder groups making decisions about rural and urban land use in a changing climate and participating in the on-site waste training program. Outreach opportunities also include participation in youth training activities such as FFA land judging and Envirothon.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in soil science or a closely related field.
Other Required Qualifications
- Expertise in soil science and a commitment to research excellence, teaching, and community engagement.
- Proven record (or demonstrated potential) of securing external funding and publishing in recognized journals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with research in pedology, including dissemination of results through technical presentations and peer-reviewed publications
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students in classroom and laboratory/field settings.
- Experience with extension and outreach activities with various clientele.
- Experience obtaining funding support for research activities
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
11/01/2024Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach a
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV,
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statment
- Statement on extension/outreach philosophy
- Contact information for three (3) professional references.
Please make sure that the information entered on the application matches what is on your resume.
Position Number
00111139Position Type
Tenured/Tenure-Track FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
9 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
110901 - Crop and Soil SciencesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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