Assistant/Associate Professor - Plant Propagation

Job Description

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. This is a 12-month tenure-accruing position that will be 60% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 40% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station), available at the West Florida Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit.

• Teaching three to four classes per year including Annual & Perennial Gardening, Plant Identification, Plant Propagation, and other courses as needed by the program provided by both in-person and online delivery.
• Engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, seeking funding for the teaching program, supervising undergraduate and graduate research and creative work, publishing teaching-related scholarship, producing learning tools, and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising.
• Support and participate in the CALS Honors Program, distance education, and international education.
• Manage and maintain plant collections for teaching and research including the Milton Gardens and greenhouse complex.
• Develop an externally funded research program involving development of propagation and production strategies to improve establishment of plant species for urban landscapes and ecological restoration.

Background Information

The University of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 56,000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain).

Required Qualifications

A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Horticulture, Plant Science, Agronomy, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.

Preferred

Postdoctoral experience. Demonstrated excellence in collegiate-level teaching. Experience with online instruction, and a proven record of mentoring undergraduate and graduate research.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit materials by June 1, 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Employment Conditions This position is available January 2, 2027, and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant. Nominations Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to: Please refer to Requisition # 539594 J. Bryan Unruh Chair, Search and Screen Committee UF/IFAS WFREC 4253 Experiment Road Jay, FL 32565 Telephone: 850-982-7951 Facsimile: 850-983-7149 Electronic Mail: jbu@ufl.edu

Application Information

Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit: Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above, Curriculum vitae, Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation, Unofficial transcripts.

Health Assessment Required

No