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James Cook Endowed Chair in Wheat Research – Weed Scientist
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS) within the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a motivated and problem-solving researcher and instructor to join a team of scientists and extension experts in multiple disciplines, including plant pathology, plant science, soil science, entomology, and plant breeding. The James Cook Endowed Chair in Wheat Research was created by the Washington Grain Commission to support wheat research to enhance the productivity of Washington growers. This position is supported by a $2.1 million endowment from the Washington Grain Commission and allows researchers to gather preliminary data in support of competitive federal grants, along with addressing regional interests more rapidly. This tenure-track, associate professor or professor rank faculty position is a nine-month academic year appointment, plus two months of summer salary while serving in the endowed chair position.
We are looking to fill an integrated research and instructor position to begin August 1, 2026, or as negotiated, at the WSU Pullman campus. The successful applicant will develop a nationally recognized and regionally relevant program focused on Integrated Weed Management in Small Grains cropping systems to enhance crop productivity while increasing profits and improving environmental quality.
The Associate Professor/Professor and James Cook Endowed Chair in Wheat Research Weed Scientist should research sustainable and effective weed management strategies through applied and fundamental research for weeds of significance in small grains cropping systems in the Pacific Northwest. The incumbent will develop a research program to support the growers of small grain crops. Through collaborative efforts with USDA-ARS researchers, WSU faculty, and other university scientists, the incumbent will lead the statewide effort to research weed biology and multifaceted control measures of weeds in small grains cropping systems. The incumbent will report to the Chair of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. In addition to pursuing an outstanding research program, the successful candidate will be expected to advise graduate students, teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students in the area of weed science.
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: March 16, 2026.
We are looking to fill an integrated research and instructor position to begin August 1, 2026, or as negotiated, at the WSU Pullman campus. The successful applicant will develop a nationally recognized and regionally relevant program focused on Integrated Weed Management in Small Grains cropping systems to enhance crop productivity while increasing profits and improving environmental quality.
The Associate Professor/Professor and James Cook Endowed Chair in Wheat Research Weed Scientist should research sustainable and effective weed management strategies through applied and fundamental research for weeds of significance in small grains cropping systems in the Pacific Northwest. The incumbent will develop a research program to support the growers of small grain crops. Through collaborative efforts with USDA-ARS researchers, WSU faculty, and other university scientists, the incumbent will lead the statewide effort to research weed biology and multifaceted control measures of weeds in small grains cropping systems. The incumbent will report to the Chair of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. In addition to pursuing an outstanding research program, the successful candidate will be expected to advise graduate students, teach courses to undergraduate and graduate students in the area of weed science.
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: March 16, 2026.
Endowed Chair in Small Grains Extension and Research Weed Scientist
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS) within the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a motivated and problem-solving extension specialist and researcher to join a team of scientists and extension experts in multiple disciplines, including plant pathology, plant science, soil science, entomology, and plant breeding. The Endowed Chair in Small Grains Extension and Research was created by the Washington Grain Commission to support extension weed science to enhance the productivity of Washington growers. This position is supported by a $1.6 million endowment from the Washington Grain Commission allowing faculty to gather data in support of the increasing impact of weeds in regional cropping systems and extend that research to growers in support of enhanced weed control. This tenure-track, associate professor or professor rank faculty position is a nine-month academic year appointment, plus two months of summer salary while serving in the endowed chair position. We are looking to fill an integrated extension and research position to begin August 1, 2026, or as negotiated, at the WSU Pullman campus. The successful applicant will develop a nationally recognized and regionally relevant program focused on Integrated Weed Management in Small Grains cropping systems to enhance crop productivity while increasing profits and improving environmental quality.
The Associate Professor/Professor and Endowed Chair in Small Grains Extension and Research Weed Science should emphasize the development of sustainable and effective weed management strategies through applied and fundamental research and extension for small grains of significance in the Pacific Northwest. The incumbent will develop an extension-research program to support the growers of small grain crops. Through collaborative efforts with USDA-ARS researchers, WSU faculty, and other university scientists, the incumbent will lead the statewide extension dryland cropping systems team comprised of department and county-based extension faculty. The incumbent is charged with developing, delivering, and evaluating outreach programs in the area of weed science. Modes of delivering Extension information may include oral presentations, podcasts, written documentation (e.g. bulletins on weed control or weed biology), web sites, social media, and other modern and/or novel techniques. Assessment of outcomes and impacts of extension programs is required. The incumbent will report to the Chair of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. In addition to pursuing an outstanding extension and research program, the successful candidate will be expected to advise graduate students.
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: March 16, 2026.
The Associate Professor/Professor and Endowed Chair in Small Grains Extension and Research Weed Science should emphasize the development of sustainable and effective weed management strategies through applied and fundamental research and extension for small grains of significance in the Pacific Northwest. The incumbent will develop an extension-research program to support the growers of small grain crops. Through collaborative efforts with USDA-ARS researchers, WSU faculty, and other university scientists, the incumbent will lead the statewide extension dryland cropping systems team comprised of department and county-based extension faculty. The incumbent is charged with developing, delivering, and evaluating outreach programs in the area of weed science. Modes of delivering Extension information may include oral presentations, podcasts, written documentation (e.g. bulletins on weed control or weed biology), web sites, social media, and other modern and/or novel techniques. Assessment of outcomes and impacts of extension programs is required. The incumbent will report to the Chair of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. In addition to pursuing an outstanding extension and research program, the successful candidate will be expected to advise graduate students.
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: March 16, 2026.