POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor (Soil Management)
Department of Plant, Soil, & Agricultural Systems

POSITION:  Assistant Professor, Soil Management. This is a 9-month tenure track position with opportunities for summer research support.

POSITION AVAILABLE:  January 1, 2009

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  A PhD in Soil Science or related field with expertise in soil management, soil conservation or turf soils by the date of appointment. Ability to incorporate the principles of hydrologic processes/soil-water relationships, soil productivity and erosion to water quality issues into a research program and demonstrated excellence in communication and teaching skills are required.  Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated research grant support and publications in peer reviewed journals.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program in soil-water conservation/management with the goal apply hydrologic practices to environmental-water quality issues associated with the agronomic and green industries. S/he will collaborate with state/federal agencies and commodity groups to address contemporary environmental issues related to soil-water management. The candidate will teach courses that will include soil-water conservation, soil physics, and applied courses in turf/landscape irrigation and/or other courses based on departmental needs. In addition, the candidate will be expected to advise undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in student club/activities.

SALARY:  Salary is commensurate with professional experience. A benefit package includes sponsored retirement programs (state or self managed) and health (medical, dental, and vision) programs.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Screening of applicants will begin October 1, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Submit (electronic not accepted) a letter of application stating qualifications, philosophies of teaching and research, a curriculum vitae, copies of official transcripts, and three letters of reference specific to this position to:

Professor Karen Midden, Search Committee Chair
Department of Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems
Mail Code 4415
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1205 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL  62901
Office Phone: 618-453-1786
Email: kmidden@siu.edu

SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population.  All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.