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Endowed Chair in Dryland Cropping Systems Plant Pathology
Washington State University
Application
Details
Posted: 03-Feb-26
Location: Pullman, Washington
Type: Full Time
Area of Focus:
Biotic Interactions
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: R-14538
The Opportunity
The Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University invites applications for the Rosalie and Harold Rea Brown Distinguished Endowed Chair in Dryland Cropping Systems Plant Pathology. This tenured Associate or Full Professor position carries responsibilities of 60% research, 20% extension, 10% teaching, and 10% service and is supported by a $3.0 million endowment from the Rosalie and Harold Rea Brown Charitable Trust.
The successful candidate will provide leadership in research and extension addressing diseases of wheat, barley, and other dryland rotational crops such as canola, chickpea, dry pea, lentil, and camelina. The position emphasizes translational research, stakeholder engagement, and strategies that enhance the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of dryland cropping systems in Washington and the greater Pacific Northwest. The Endowed Chair will also contribute to graduate education, mentor students, collaborate across disciplines, and strengthen the visibility and impact of WSU’s Plant Pathology program.
Responsibilities
Lead a nationally and internationally recognized research program in dryland cropping systems plant pathology
Develop and deliver an impactful extension program aligned with stakeholder needs
Teach and co-teach undergraduate and graduate courses in plant pathology
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
Collaborate with WSU faculty, USDA-ARS scientists, industry partners, and regional, national, and international researchers
Secure extramural funding and provide professional service to the department, college, university, and scientific community
Qualifications
Required:
Ph.D. in plant pathology or a related field
Demonstrated leadership in research with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications
Evidence of success in securing competitive extramural funding
Effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences
For Associate Professor: Minimum 6 years of post-Ph.D. experience. For Professor: Minimum 10 years of post-Ph.D. experience and national/international recognition
Preferred:
Excellence in teaching and graduate mentoring
Experience improving disease management in dryland cropping systems
Ability to work effectively in diverse and collaborative environments
Washington State University (WSU) is a comprehensive land-grant research institution with the main campus located in Pullman, and additional campuses in Spokane, the Tri-Cities (Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick), Everett, and Vancouver, Washington. There are 11 colleges and a graduate school. More than 27,500 undergraduate and graduate students are served by the Pullman campus. WSU offers some 245 fields of study, including more than 96 undergraduate majors, 144 graduate degree programs, and many minors, options, and certificate programs. Bachelor’s degrees are available in all major areas, with master’s and doctoral degrees available in most. WSU is one of the largest residential universities in the western United States. WSU ranks among the top 60 public research universities in the United States, and is a Carnegie RI, Doctoral/Research Extensive University. WSU strongly values diversity among faculty, staff, and students, and seeks to ensure a welcoming community for all. To learn more about WSU, visit: https://wsu.edu/.
