Date of posting here July 19, 2010 Type of position This is a 12-month tenure-accruing position that will be 70% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 30% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences), available in the Agronomy Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Employer Agronomy Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida Description of Employer The University of Florida (http://www.ufl.edu) is a Land-Grant and Sea-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 48,000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (http://ifas.ufl.edu) includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (http://cals.ufl.edu), the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station (http://research.ifas.ufl.edu), the Florida Cooperative Extension Service (http://extension.ifas.ufl.edu), the College of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu), and encompasses 15 academic departments and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, 9 interdisciplinary centers, 13 research and educational centers throughout the state, and Cooperative Extension units in each of Florida's 67 counties and the Seminole Tribe. The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. IFAS employs over 3400 personnel, including approximately 950 faculty and 2450 support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS, one of the nation’s largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Senior Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. The Agronomy Department (http://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu) is a unit of IFAS and has diverse teaching, research, and extension programs with 15 faculty members located on main campus in Gainesville and 8 faculty members located at Research and Education Centers throughout the state. The faculty member would be expected to interact with faculty in the department involved in (but not limited to) invasive plant management and traditional weed science. These focus areas are a major component of the department and provide nationally recognized weed management research and education programs in aquatic, natural areas, and agricultural ecosystems. This position is also affiliated with the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, a multi-disciplinary center that assists students and faculty in the development of cooperative research and outreach programs for invasive plant management. This position also provides numerous opportunities to cooperate with several statewide and national or ganizations involved with invasive plants. Location University of Florida Main Campus, Gainesville, Florida Description of Location see above Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience Closing date of competition This position is available September 15, 2010 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant. Date position available This position is available September 15, 2010 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Description of duties The successful applicant shall develop a strong research program related to the biology, ecology and taxonomy of aquatic and terrestrial invasive plants. Expertise in areas such as taxonomy, molecular taxonomy, ecophysiology, and/or modeling that contribute to the Agronomy Department’s mission in invasive plant management is desired. Applicant will be expected to develop and teach an undergraduate course on the biology, ecology and impacts of invasive species, with particular emphasis on Florida ecosystems. This course should be designed for students in both science and non-science disciplines. Incumbent will also teach a graduate course on invasive plant ecology, incorporating current ecological research methodology. The faculty member is expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate research, chair and serve on graduate committees, and publish research results in appropriate peer-reviewed scientific journals. The faculty member is also expected to garner extramural funding in support of their research and graduate programs. The faculty member will engage in Extension activities in his or her program area. All IFAS faculty are expected to demonstrate commitment and responsibility to the three functions of the Land Grant mission. The successful applicant will also provide direction for the IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas (see: http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/assessment/). This assessment is conducted as a directive of the Deans of Extension and Research to ensure uniform, responsible, science-based plant recommendations across IFAS departments. Qualifications sought An earned doctorate in a plant science discipline or a closely related area with emphasis in ecology and/or invasive plant science is required. Post-doctoral experience is highly desired. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability. Contact for additional information Greg MacDonald Application procedure   Submit what Individuals wishing to apply should visit https://jobs.ufl.edu , search for requisition # 0805217, and submit the following materials: Faculty Profile - Short Application; Letter of application that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above; Complete vita (which includes statement of current position and responsibilities); Contact information, including email addresses for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation (letters of recommendation will be requested electronically through the GatorJobs system) Also, official transcript showing receipt of the doctoral degree must be sent directly from the issuing institution to the search chair. Submit to Please refer to Position # 00013643 and submit nominations to: Dr. Greg MacDonald Agronomy Department University of Florida Box 110500 Gainesville, FL 32611-0500 Telephone: 352-392-1811, 228 Facsimile: 352-392-1840 Electronic Mail: pineacre@ufl.edu Additional Information The University of Florida is an equal opportunity and equal access employer. The "government in the sunshine" laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination, and reference, except transcripts, be available for public inspection. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.