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

at  Tuskegee University

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.

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

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.

• 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