Congratulations to Southern Region member, Fellow and Meadows award winner, and long time student research competition coordinator Dr. Mack Thetford on his upcoming retirement in December 2026!
The University of Florida has officially published this position announcement for an Assistant/Associate Professor, Plant Propagation position at the University of Florida, IFAS, West Florida Research and Education Center near Pensacola, Florida. Click below for all the details.
Responsibilities: The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community
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please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at
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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. Duties will include 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.
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.
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: 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
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A
transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees
earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a
professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation
Services (NACES).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution
and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and
greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor
recreational activities, and social opportunities.