[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor, Soil Physics, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.ohr.wisc.edu/weblisting/External/PVLSummaryPrint.aspx?pvl_num=90960

Working Title:
Assistant Professor

Official Title:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:
PhD in Soil Science or related field.

	

	

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
A strong foundation in soil physics and relevant research experience are 
required.

	Position Summary:

	The Department of Soil Science seeks applications for a tenure track 
faculty position soil physics. Soil physics is a core research area in 
the Department of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, 
and this position is integral to undergraduate and graduate programs in 
soil and environmental sciences.

The candidate will explore topics in soil physics research such as: 
formation of soil structure in relation to clay, biota, and organic 
matter; modeling transport of water, energy, solutes, and particulates; 
soil sensor development; and soil management and resilience. The 
candidate should be able to work cross-disciplinary, improving linkages 
across the food-water-energy nexus. The teaching component of the 
position would entail at minimum an undergraduate/graduate level course 
and a graduate level course.

This position carries a commitment to the three functions of research, 
instruction, and outreach, as well as professional and university 
service as appropriate to faculty rank.

Principal duties:
1. Develop a strong program in soil physics research. The successful 
candidate will be expected to compete for national grants, such as those 
in NSF, NIH, and USDA, as well as collaborate with soil and 
environmental scientists throughout the University. The candidate is 
expected to become a leader in soil physics nationally and internationally.

2. The teaching component of the position entails an 
undergraduate/graduate level course (Principles of Soil and Water 
Management) and a graduate level course (Soil Physics). These courses 
are core in the soil science undergraduate and graduate degree programs. 
Additional teaching can occur in existing courses (e.g. Earth's Water, a 
high enrollment undergrad class) or through the development of new 
courses. In addition, the successful candidate will advise undergraduate 
and graduate students.

	Additional Information

	Established in 1889, the college carries out UW-Madison's mission as a 
land-grant public university through excellence in teaching, research 
and public outreach across 19 academic fields, ranging from production 
agriculture to natural resources to social sciences to fundamental life 
sciences. The Department of Soil Science at UW-Madison is one of the 
oldest and strongest departments in the USA. The candidate will 
contribute to the strategic reconfiguration of the department into a 
global center of excellence at the forefront of enviromental and 
agricultural soil research.

*A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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	Employee Class:

	Faculty

Department(s): 	CALS/SOIL SCIENCE
Full Time Salary Rate: 	Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Term: 	N/A
Appointment percent: 	100%
Anticipated begin date: 	JANUARY 01, 2018
Number of Positions: 	1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: AUGUST 14, 2017

HOW TO APPLY:
To begin the application process, please click on "Apply Now."

Applicants should upload five (5) separate documents: Application should 
include a cover letter, CV, teaching statement (2 pages), research 
statement (2 pages), and list of 3 references (name, title & 
affiliation, phone, e-mail). Transcripts will be required later.

Questions about the position can be directed to:

Teresa Busby

	
Phone: 608-263-5744

1475 Observatory Dr

	
Fax: N/A

263 Soils-King Hall

	
Email:tcbusby at wisc.edu <mailto:tcbusby at wisc.edu>

Madison, WI 53706-1209

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 
800.833.7637) and above Phone number (SeeRELAY_SERVICE 
<http://www.wisconsinrelay.com/>for further information. )

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability you can 
find information about how to make a request at the following website: 
http://www.oed.wisc.edu/478.htm

*NOTE:*Please indicate in writing if you request that your identity be 
kept confidential. If you do not indicate your preference to remain 
confidential, the University may be required to disclose your identify 
and/or application materials. The identity of finalists and successful 
candidates will be revealed upon request. See Wis. Stat. sec. 
19.36(7).UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified 
individuals to apply.
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