Assistant Professor of Pedology

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North Carolina State University

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Category: Faculty-Engineering-Other Engineering
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Job Description

Posting Number

PG193781EP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Assistant Professor of Pedology

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Experience

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Crop and Soil Sciences

About the Department

Crop and Soil Sciences is a department with diverse disciplines that encompass research, extension, and teaching related to soil science and the genetic improvement, production, and utilization of agronomic and turfgrass crops. Research in basic and applied science and the engagement of technology are transferred to public and private sector practitioners.

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Essential Job Duties

NC State University invites applications for a dynamic faculty position in Soil Science. The selected candidate will lead a comprehensive research, teaching, and extension program, integrating pedologic and hydropedologic principles with modern methodologies to address contemporary issues in soil science and land use. The program will examine interactions among water, soil properties, and human activities across various spatial and temporal scales, contributing to the future of soil science and inspiring the next generation of soil scientists.

Key Responsibilities:

Research: Develop and lead a research program focused on soil science, with emphasis areas tailored to the candidate’s expertise. Potential topics may include:
- Assessing soil properties using geospatial techniques at field, landscape, or regional scales
- Using pedologic and/or hydrologic models to predict climate change impacts on soils
- Studying wetland soil function at landscape scale
- Improving waste disposal system effectiveness in challenging soils

The successful candidate will seek external funding, present research findings at state, regional, and national symposia and publish research studies in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals.

Teaching: Teach an upper-level undergraduate or graduate course in soil science, tailored to expertise, with potential topics such as hydropedology, wetland soils, or GIS applications. Training on soil-landscape relationships and soil interpretations for land use decisions is desirable. Online instruction can be used to fulfill part of the teaching requirements.
Extension/Outreach: Activities should also support soil interpretations for land use. Opportunities include developing materials to support various stakeholder groups making decisions about rural and urban land use in a changing climate and participating in the on-site waste training program. Outreach opportunities also include participation in youth training activities such as FFA land judging and Envirothon.

Minimum Education and Experience

Ph.D. in soil science or a closely related field.

Other Required Qualifications

Expertise in soil science and a commitment to research excellence, teaching, and community engagement.
Proven record (or demonstrated potential) of securing external funding and publishing in recognized journals.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with research in pedology, including dissemination of results through technical presentations and peer-reviewed publications
Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students in classroom and laboratory/field settings.
Experience with extension and outreach activities with various clientele.
Experience obtaining funding support for research activities

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License required

No

Job Open Date

11/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach a

Cover Letter
Resume/CV,
Research Statement
Teaching Statment
Statement on extension/outreach philosophy
Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Please make sure that the information entered on the application matches what is on your resume.

Position Number

00111139

Position Type

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID

110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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