University of Georgia
Assistant Professor - Extension Agronomist
University of Georgia, Griffin, Georgia, United States, 30223
Assistant Professor - Extension Agronomist
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Posting Number:
F1800PWorking Title:
Assistant Professor - Extension AgronomistDepartment:
CAES-Crop & Soil SciencesLocation of Vacancy:
Tifton AreaPosting Type:
ExternalRetirement Plan:
TRS or ORPEmployment Type:
EmployeeBenefits Eligibility:
Benefits EligibleAdvertised Salary:
Commensurate with ExperienceAnticipated Start Date:
01/01/2023Job Posting Date:
10/12/2023Job Closing Date:
Open until filledMinimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in plant or soil sciences or a related field of study.Position Summary
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at UGA is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to develop an Extension and Research program in the area of agronomy for corn, soybean, and small grain production. This position is a 9-month academic year (75% Extension, 20% Research, and 5% Service) Tenure Track appointment with a guarantee of two months of summer salary. The position will be located on the UGA Tifton Campus.Duties/Responsibilities
Provide team leadership for multidisciplinary UGA Field Corn, Soybean, and Small Grain Teams for development of educational programs appropriate to field corn, soybean and small grain establishment, agronomics, pest management and utilization.Provide assistance to county Extension agents through demonstrations, in-service-trainings, meetings, county visits, remote and on-site trouble-shooting and telephone consultations.Develop and fund field-oriented applied field corn, soybean and small grain demonstration programs, and applied research programs necessary to resolve basic issues facing grain crop producers in Georgia.Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with agri-business, commodity and livestock associations, personnel with the USDA - ARS, and government agency representatives.Required Documents
Cover LetterResume/CVUnofficial TranscriptsList of References with Contact InformationPublic Svc/Extension PhilosophyResearch Portfolio/PhilosophyAny questions about this position should be addressed to:Dr. Scott Monfort, Search Committee Chair Dept. Crop and Soil Sciences - UGAEmail:
smonfort@uga.eduThe University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
Apply for this Job
link/button.Posting Details
Posting Number:
F1800PWorking Title:
Assistant Professor - Extension AgronomistDepartment:
CAES-Crop & Soil SciencesLocation of Vacancy:
Tifton AreaPosting Type:
ExternalRetirement Plan:
TRS or ORPEmployment Type:
EmployeeBenefits Eligibility:
Benefits EligibleAdvertised Salary:
Commensurate with ExperienceAnticipated Start Date:
01/01/2023Job Posting Date:
10/12/2023Job Closing Date:
Open until filledMinimum Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in plant or soil sciences or a related field of study.Position Summary
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at UGA is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to develop an Extension and Research program in the area of agronomy for corn, soybean, and small grain production. This position is a 9-month academic year (75% Extension, 20% Research, and 5% Service) Tenure Track appointment with a guarantee of two months of summer salary. The position will be located on the UGA Tifton Campus.Duties/Responsibilities
Provide team leadership for multidisciplinary UGA Field Corn, Soybean, and Small Grain Teams for development of educational programs appropriate to field corn, soybean and small grain establishment, agronomics, pest management and utilization.Provide assistance to county Extension agents through demonstrations, in-service-trainings, meetings, county visits, remote and on-site trouble-shooting and telephone consultations.Develop and fund field-oriented applied field corn, soybean and small grain demonstration programs, and applied research programs necessary to resolve basic issues facing grain crop producers in Georgia.Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with agri-business, commodity and livestock associations, personnel with the USDA - ARS, and government agency representatives.Required Documents
Cover LetterResume/CVUnofficial TranscriptsList of References with Contact InformationPublic Svc/Extension PhilosophyResearch Portfolio/PhilosophyAny questions about this position should be addressed to:Dr. Scott Monfort, Search Committee Chair Dept. Crop and Soil Sciences - UGAEmail:
smonfort@uga.eduThe University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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