Professor and Department Head (Academic Administrator), Pennsylvania State University, USA

The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an outstanding individual to provide leadership and vision as Department Head. The Department thrives on understanding the nature of how diverse factors impact food safety, crop quality/productivity, and agricultural and ecosystem health with the goal to develop effective strategies for sustainable food and feed production. Specifically, the Department supports integrated extension programs in field crops, fruits, mushrooms, and vegetables. The faculty lead basic and applied research programs on biological control, fungal biology, microbial ecology, genomics and evolution, and plant/microbe/environment interactions. The Department fosters a highly ranked graduate program in Plant Pathology and actively participates in undergraduate and inter-college graduate programs to provide an intellectually stimulating, diverse, and inclusive environment for education and professional development.

Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed beginning on September 30, 2024, and the review process will continue until the position is filled.