Washington State University – Department of Horticulture: Stone Fruit
Breeder Geneticist
The Department of Horticulture at Washington State University is seeking a
candidate to lead the stone fruit breeding and genetics program with
emphasis on the development of new sweet cherry cultivars specifically
suited to production in the Pacific Northwest. This 12-month, tenured or
tenure-track full-time faculty position as Assistant or Associate Professor
begins January 1, 2018, or as negotiated, at the Irrigated Agriculture
Research and Extension Center in Prosser, Washington. Responsibilities
include: Developing a nationally and internationally recognized sweet
cherry breeding program that addresses priority needs of the Washington and
Oregon sweet cherry industry, acquisition of competitive extramural funding
to support a collaborative and comprehensive program in cherry breeding;
extensive contributions to scholarly literature that advance the
understanding of Prunus genetics; teaching undergraduate and graduate
students in the area of crop breeding and genetics; and collaborating with
state, federal, private research, and extension personnel to strengthen the
reputation of an interdisciplinary, world-class tree fruit breeding,
genetics, and genomics team at WSU. Required: PhD in horticulture or a
related plant science discipline at the date of hire, evidence of ability
to lead and manage a plant breeding program, and demonstrated record of
scholarly accomplishments commensurate with career level (Candidates
applying for this position at the associate professor rank must have an
equivalent of 6 years experience in an assistant-rank position or
equivalent position(s) with an established record of accomplishments in
program leadership, scholarship and extramural funding commensurate with
the associate rank). Screening of application materials begins September
1, 2017, and will continue until position is filled. Applications must
include a cover letter; current curriculum vita; statement of vision and
goals that also describes how your qualifications align with the
responsibilities of the stone fruit breeder position; electronic copies of
graduate program academic transcripts; and names and contact information
for four professional references. Reference letters will be requested for
the finalists. The cover letter should address, in distinct sections, all
of the required and preferred qualifications for the position (including
your areas of expertise and research interests). Please contact Dr. N.
Richard Knowles, Search Committee Chair, at rknowles(a)wsu.edu, 509-335-3451
for questions about this position. To apply visit www.wsujobs.com. (Search
#125368). For additional information on Washington State University,
CAHNRS or the Department of Horticulture, visit wsu.edu, cahnrs.wsu.edu and
horticulture.wsu.edu. EEO/AA/ADA.