Strategic Research Program Chair: Soils and Environment – Soil Biogeochemical Processes
Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time position as Assistant Professor and Chair of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program (SRP) in Soils and Environment–Soil Biogeochemical Processes. The successful candidate will be located in the Department of Soil Science within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and will report to the Head of the Department of Soil Science. The SRP’s core areas include, but are not limited to nutrient cycling & cropping systems, environmental agronomy, and biological management, with a focus on the interaction between agriculture and the environment, with the goal of providing solutions for Saskatchewan producers that will help Saskatchewan deliver on its climate change strategy.
Review of applications will begin May 16, 2025, however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until May 31, 2025. The anticipated start date is as early as July 1, 2025.
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Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences – University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Dean is a member of the University’s senior leadership team and is responsible for the academic and administrative leadership of the Faculty. Leading a Faculty consisting of over 1100 students, 88 faculty, and 129 staff, the Dean will be the champion of an extensive suite of innovative programs, research, infrastructure, and partnerships. The Dean will inspire, guide, and support the Faculty in continuing to generate leading-edge research, programs, and partnerships that directly benefit Manitoba, Canada, and the world at a time of change and opportunity.
Applications will be accepted until April 25, 2025.
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Assistant Professor – Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Chair in Applied Genomics and Pre-Breeding
The Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) invites applications for an applied genomics and pre-breeding chair in cereal crops. This is a continuing status (tenure-track) position in applied genomics and pre-breeding and will be housed within the Crop Development Centre (CDC). The successful candidate will commence a strategic and productive applied research program with an emphasis on wheat and its relatives (95%). Activity in one or more other small grain cereals including barley, oat, and/or canary seed (5%) is expected.
For best consideration, applications should be received by April 18th, 2025.
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) – Natural Systems Agriculture
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Posting Start Date: February 25, 2025
Posting End Date: April 30, 2025
Position Start Date: July 1, 2025
The Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Natural Systems Agriculture. The candidate will lead a research program conducting both applied and basic research in the area of agroecology and cropping systems. The position start date is July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a B.Sc. in Agriculture or equivalent and a Ph.D. in agronomy, cropping systems, crop ecology, organic production systems, or natural systems agriculture. Post doctoral experience in one of the areas mentioned above would be an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching experience in natural systems agriculture. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, successful training of graduate students, a strong research and publication record, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to attract external research funds, and evidence of research collaboration. A proven track record conducting field research experiments and experience with experimental design and statistical analysis is preferable.
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University of Guelph: Assistant Professor – Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management
The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management. This position is located at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200 km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph.
The holder of the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management will directly contribute to industry and address societal issues such as the impact of climate change and food security. They will possess the ability to work in partnership with researchers from the UofG, nationally and internationally, to advance dry bean agronomy and pest management. Effective communication skills, including the ability to develop presentations for diverse audiences (e.g., diploma students, graduate students, industry stakeholders, producers) and to excel at knowledge transfer and extension is vital to the role. They will join a world-class team of faculty members in the Department of Plant Agriculture conducting research in sustainable cropping practices. Other faculty include weed scientists, as well as others working in the areas of plant breeding and genetics, entomology, pathology, crop physiology, post-harvest physiology, agronomy, and plant-based bioproducts.
Position Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in Agronomy or closely related field
- Demonstrated capacity for teaching excellence at the diploma level and graduate student training
- Strong practical farm-level knowledge of pest management and agronomy practices in field crops
- Capacity to establish and lead an independent, externally-funded research program
- Ability to collaborate and engage with industry and growers to develop practical solutions
- Ability to incorporate relevant, practical on-farm experience into teaching methods
Assessment of applications will begin on June 18, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
