Job Information
Washington State University Endowed Chair in Soil Science for Tree Fruit Systems in Pullman, Washington
Endowed Chair in Soil Science for Tree Fruit Systems
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
May 17, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
270-NNFACULTY - Assistant Professor, 280-NNFACULTY - Associate Professor, 290-NN_FACULTY - Professor
Business Title:
Endowed Chair in Soil Science for Tree Fruit Systems
Employee Type:
Faculty
Position Term:
9 Month
Position Details:
THE OPPORTUNITY
Washington State University (WSU) https://css.wsu.edu/ in the https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/ seeks a dynamic, motivated, problem-solving leader to develop an innovative, systems-based soil research and extension program for Washington tree fruit, contributing to a growing focus on soil-plant interactions. This position is a full-time, continuous, tenured/tenure-track (assistant, associate, or professor rank), Endowed Chair in Soil Science for Tree Fruit Systems.
The endowed chair will build a nationally and internationally recognized program focused on soil and rhizosphere processes that enhances the competitiveness of Washington's tree fruit industries, supports environmental sustainability, and benefits agricultural communities. Washington State is a global leader in tree fruit production, with more than 230,000 acres generating $7.5 billion annually.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of soil, plant, and agricultural scientist and extension specialist across the WSU and partner institutions engaged in research, teaching, and outreach to address the economic, regulatory, and environmental challenges faced by the tree fruit industry. This position complements five other priority areas supported by a $2 million endowment made possible by a historic $32 million investment from Washington's tree fruit producers. The endowment, overseed by an Endowed Advisory Commission (EAC), provides a generous annual support to the candidate's program, in addition to salary and operational support for five information technology transfer positions (ITTs), and funds for research orchards, facilities, and equipment. More information can be foundhttps://treefruitresearch.org/about-us/wsu-tree-fruit-endowment/.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Endowed Chair in Soil Science for Tree Fruit Systems will address key challenges in Washington's tree fruit industry through research and extension grounded in soil sc