Niroj Aryal
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Assistant Professor of Urban Horticulture at North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in United States
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Salary range is commensurate with education and experience. This is a 9-month, tenure-track, permanent full-time faculty appointment; no stipend or scholarship funding is described.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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About this position
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Urban Horticulture in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design. This faculty opening is a strong fit for candidates working in horticulture, urban food systems, controlled environment agriculture, hydroponics, aeroponics, vertical farming, and related environmental science or agricultural science areas.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate students, build a productive and externally funded research program, and contribute to service, outreach, and community/industry partnerships. The department highlights strengths in water quality, bioenergy, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, soil health, digital agriculture, artificial intelligence, integrated pest management, and environmental sciences.
Eligibility highlights: a Ph.D. in Horticulture or a closely related discipline is required by the appointment date. The posting prefers postdoctoral experience, a strong publication record, prior university teaching experience, experience with stakeholders and extension/industry partners, and the ability to secure external research funding. Experience with greenhouse, farm, high-tunnel, or controlled-environment research facilities is also preferred.
Appointment details: 9-month, permanent, full-time, tenure-track faculty role. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The position is open until filled, with full consideration for applications received by 2026-04-30. The anticipated start date is August 2026.
How to apply: Submit the electronic application through the university portal. Resumes are not accepted in place of the online application. Follow the posting instructions and include any required supporting documents.
Funding details
Salary range is commensurate with education and experience. This is a 9-month, tenure-track, permanent full-time faculty appointment; no stipend or scholarship funding is described.
What's required
Ph.D. in Horticulture or a closely related discipline is required by the anticipated appointment date. Applicants should show evidence of potential for excellence in teaching in an agriculture-focused program and demonstrated research expertise with potential to establish a productive program. Preferred qualifications include one or more years of postdoctoral research experience, an independent research record with strong publishing, research background in controlled environment agriculture, urban food systems, hydroponics, aeroponics, or vertical farming, prior university teaching experience and teaching effectiveness, experience working with stakeholders, producers, extension personnel, or industry partners, strong potential to secure external research funding, experience with greenhouse, farm, high-tunnel, or controlled-environment research facilities, commitment to mentoring diverse students, and strong communication and collaboration skills.
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Professors
Associate Professor and Chair
United States
Research Interests
Environmental Chemistry
Hydrology
Environmental Science
Watershed Management
Agriculture
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