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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Plant Sciences (PLSC) Department, formerly known as the Horticulture and Crop Science (HCS) Department, is a major academic unit within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES). The department is comprised of a department head, 7 full-time faculty, more than 10 part-time lecturers, 275 undergraduate majors, 5 support staff, and a varying number of student assistants. The facilities associated with PLSC include a 16-acre Horticulture Unit consisting of 40,000 sq. ft. of greenhouse space; extensive outside production and display areas; 7,500 square feet of shade houses and a 5-acre Mediterranean plant arboretum. The Department's Crops Unit includes 70 acres of citrus, avocado, grape, deciduous fruit tree, and berry production and 35 acres of annual vegetable and forage crop production, of which 11 acres are certified organic. In addition to departmental resources, members of the PLSC department regularly collaborate with a variety of University centers and other Departments on interdisciplinary research and teaching. These include the Strawberry Center, the Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research, and the Irrigation Technology Research Center. The BioResources Agricultural Engineering, Biological Sciences, Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences are examples of other campus departments with whom PLSC collaborates.

The Department offers the Plant Sciences major, formerly known as the Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences major, leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. Within this major are three concentrations: Environmental Horticulture Science, Fruit and Crop Science, and Plant Protection Science.

HOW TO APPLY

Review begins February 7, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by February 7, 2024 for full consideration, however applications received after this date may be considered. Interested candidates must attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) resume/curriculum vitae, (3) unofficial transcripts of the highest degree, (4) statement of teaching philosophy, (5) goals and plans for research, (6) a statement describing the candidate's experience(s) with diversity, equity, and inclusion and how their experiences have prepared them to advance Cal Poly's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://diversity.calpoly.edu/inclusive-excellence) and (7) at least three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. Finalists for the position will be required to provide 3 letters of reference. The selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to appointment for final consideration. For additional information, please contact the Department at plantsciences@calpoly.edu or 805-756-1237.

Advertised: Jan 08 2024 Pacific Standard Time

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