Assistant Professor – Plant and Soil Microbiome-2182

Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Nika Wilson, luhumanresources@langston.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$70,000 - $74,000

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, official transcript(s) and three professional recommendation letters.

About this Position

The Sherman School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Plant and Soil Microbiome with responsibilities in research, teaching, and extension. The successful candidate will establish a dynamic, externally funded research program focused on plant-associated and soil microbial communities, as well as their roles in enhancing soil health, improving crop productivity, and promoting agroecosystem resilience. Priority areas include rhizosphere interactions, microbial ecology, and the sustainable application of the microbiome in agriculture.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct independent and collaborative research using advanced techniques (e.g., metagenomics, microbial culturing); publish in peer-reviewed journals; mentor students.

- Teach courses such as Soil Microbiology and Plant–Microbe Interactions; develop curricula and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

- Lead outreach activities that translate research into actionable practices for farmers and stakeholders, including workshops, field days, and extension publications.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Soil Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or a related field

(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Record of peer-reviewed publications

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills