Assistant/Associate Professor(s) of Plant Pathology. Applications are
invited
for two tenure-track faculty positions focusing on fundamental research
concerning plant-pathogen interactions. Although the successful candidates
will be allowed broad latitude in determining particular research directions,
they will be expected to develop/direct nationally recognized programs.
Strong preference will be given in one position for an individual using
molecular approaches to the study of prokaryotes and plant diseases in which
they are causally involved. The appointees will be expected to contribute to
the instructional program in the department as well as to provide expertise
to
other departmental efforts. A Ph.D. in plant pathology or a related
discipline is required. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. One position
may be filled at the Associate Professor level with an individual who has
demonstrated appropriate professional accomplishments. Applicants should
send
curriculum vitae, transcripts, sample publications, any other evidence of
professional accomplishments considered relevant and the
names/addresses/phone
numbers of at least three professional references to Dr. David A. Smith,
Department of Plant Pathology, S-305 Agricultural Science Building-North,
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0091 (phone: 606-257-3901; fax:
606-323-1961; email: DSMITH at UKCC.UKY.EDU). Applications will be accepted
until August 31, 1995, or until suitably qualified candidates are found. The
University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer. Women and
minorities
are encouraged to apply.
