Assistant Professor, Horticulture

Hiring Organization: Morehead State University
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Morehead, KY
Application Due Date: July 15, 2022

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Morehead State University

Assistant Professor, Horticulture

The Department of Agricultural Sciences at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time tenure track position as Assistant Professor, Horticulture. The anticipated start date is August 8, 2022.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide-range of outdoor recreation activities. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibility for the Assistant Professor, Horticulture is instruction in the assigned discipline or related field. Classes are taught in a typical classroom, laboratory, the University Farm (Derrickson Agricultural Center), or an internet-based environment. Teaching a course load of 12 hours per semester in undergraduate agriculture courses is expected and includes: Horticulture Science, Landscape Plants, Landscape Design, Greenhouse Operations, Plant Propagation, Fruit Production, Landscape Maintenance, Herbs, Principles of Vegetable Production, Greenhouse Structures and other classes based upon need. The Assistant Professor of Horticulture is also responsible for developing new classes for the Department of Agricultural Sciences so the department will stay current as changes in agriculture occur.

REQUIREMENTS: Terminal degree in the individual’s discipline, and if the rank is granted upon appointment, there must be evidence of scholarly, artistic, or professional achievements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Significant teaching experience in higher education and evidence of scholarly, artistic, or professional achievements beyond the minimum qualifications for this rank.

SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, the name and contact information for three references, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research interests. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Patricia Harrelson, the search committee chair, at p.harrelson@moreheadstate.edu for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.