Indigenous Horticulturist | Washington State University
Washington State University
Location
Puyallup, WA | United States
Job description
Indigenous Horticulturist Available Title(s): 270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor
Business Title: Indigenous Horticulturist
Employee Type: Faculty
Time Type: Full time
Position Term: 9 Month
Position Details: Summary of Duties The incumbent will establish a program of research, teaching, and extension (outreach) with a focus on the re-introduction and utilization of native food and ceremonial plants; lost production and harvesting practices; and/or development of new practices that support the sustainability and use of native plants within a changing ecosystem. Example focus areas can include, but are not limited to, small berry and vegetable production in tidal estuarine and open meadow ecosystems; renewal of ceremonial management and harvesting traditions for spiritually significant plants possessing food, medical, and ceremonial value; improved use of native pollinators; and/or native plant improvement to address biotic and abiotic stressors or other related areas important to indigenous plants. Regardless of specific focus area, the individual must account for spiritual traditions that are highly coupled with the use of native foods and plants used for ceremonial and/or medicinal purposes. As part of outreach efforts, the individual must work with native stakeholders to prioritize activities with a focus on reconnecting youth with elders who possess indigenous knowledge. The department will work with native stakeholders to form an advisory committee for the incumbent. As approved by the advisory committee, the incumbent may work with plants that are culturally and historically significant to other underserved and marginalized communities.
Additionally, the individual will contribute to undergraduate or graduate education by developing and implementing courses or modules related to their research area that transfer knowledge and raise awareness among native and non-native students with opportunities for teaching across the WSU system. Mentorship of students is a critical component of teaching, and the individual would contribute to excellence in mentorship, in concert with other department faculty, and maintain standards of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment of students and staff.
Qualifications Required: - A PhD degree in horticulture, applied plant sciences, or related fields.
- Evidence of the ability to lead and manage a research and outreach program.
- Demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments in basic and/or applied plant sciences commensurate with career level.
Preferred: - Demonstrated ability to communicate (oral, written, electronic) effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct original research.
- Ability or capacity to teach/mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Demonstrated record of or capacity to acquire and/or manage extramural competitive grant support.
- Knowledge of culturally appropriate and scientifically sound methods of conducting basic and/or applied plant research with indigenous communities.
- Experience of working with indigenous communities.
- Demonstrated understanding of indigenous communities' culture and values.
- Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and indigenous stakeholders.
- Attended some classes in Native American Studies from a tribal college or university with a tribal program.
Additional Information: Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Department Name: Horticulture
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: D epartment of Horticulture
9-month Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation .
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent tenure track position. Posting Close Date: January 31, 2024 Applicant Screening Date: Screening of application materials begins November 6, 2023.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: Please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible . Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents: 1. Research Statement: a brief (1-2 pages) research statement addressing your research focus and methodologies, as well as the broader social applications of your research and/or impact on communities.
2. Teaching Statement: a brief (1-2 pages) teaching statement addressing your teaching approaches and philosophies, including ways in which you address issues of educational equity.
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Electronic copies of graduate program academic transcripts
5. Names and contact information for four (4) professional references. Reference letters will be requested for the finalists.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or
[email protected] .
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