Rutgers University
County Agent III (Assistant Professor) - Commercial Agriculture - Burlington Cou
Rutgers University, Trenton, New Jersey, United States,
County Agent III (Assistant Professor) - Commercial Agriculture - Burlington County
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is searching for a community-engaged scholar to provide leadership, educational programming, and applied research-based information in commercial agricultural production, emphasizing vegetable production. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of County Agent III (equivalent to Assistant Professor). This position is located at the Burlington County office of Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Westampton, NJ. Agriculture and Natural Resource Agents are expected to demonstrate excellence in extension practice, teaching, and service. Key Duties: Provide leadership in assessing local needs to design, implement, and evaluate relevant programming in commercial agronomic or horticultural crop production. Collaborate with agricultural producers and commercial crop production organizations, agencies, and internal ANR and NJAES working groups. Develop strategies to maximize the effectiveness of teaching and engagement, programmatic impact within Extension Practice, and service in appropriate service roles, utilizing a variety of delivery modes. Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in agronomy, agribusiness, plant or soil sciences, or other closely related fields within the scope of commercial crop production is required. In addition, three years of relevant experience following attaining the Bachelor’s degree is required. Experience or coursework in commercial vegetable production, integrated pest management, natural resource management, working with diverse audiences, and/or collaboration/coalition building are highly sought after. Certifications/Licenses: A valid New Jersey driver’s license or the ability to obtain one, the ability to complete Rutgers and/or Burlington County Defensive Driving Courses, and other HR training as required. A valid NJDEP Pesticide Applicator’s License, or the ability to acquire one within the first 18 months of hire, is required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Provide county and regional leadership and collaboration across working groups, stakeholders, and Extension Departments and Specialists in agronomy, specifically for commercial producers. Develop applied research and outreach programs focused on agronomic crop production and management strategies for the agricultural industry in Burlington County and the surrounding region. Secure grants, contracts, and other external funding streams to expand/enhance educational programs and apply research efforts. Establish an outstanding program, the merits of which will lead to regional and/or national recognition. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Successfully and efficiently work in both office and research farm settings and field visits. Comfortable and accustomed to working in rural agricultural settings. This position is expected to establish an outstanding program in commercial agriculture and agronomic crop production, the merits of which will lead to regional and/or national recognition.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is searching for a community-engaged scholar to provide leadership, educational programming, and applied research-based information in commercial agricultural production, emphasizing vegetable production. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of County Agent III (equivalent to Assistant Professor). This position is located at the Burlington County office of Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Westampton, NJ. Agriculture and Natural Resource Agents are expected to demonstrate excellence in extension practice, teaching, and service. Key Duties: Provide leadership in assessing local needs to design, implement, and evaluate relevant programming in commercial agronomic or horticultural crop production. Collaborate with agricultural producers and commercial crop production organizations, agencies, and internal ANR and NJAES working groups. Develop strategies to maximize the effectiveness of teaching and engagement, programmatic impact within Extension Practice, and service in appropriate service roles, utilizing a variety of delivery modes. Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in agronomy, agribusiness, plant or soil sciences, or other closely related fields within the scope of commercial crop production is required. In addition, three years of relevant experience following attaining the Bachelor’s degree is required. Experience or coursework in commercial vegetable production, integrated pest management, natural resource management, working with diverse audiences, and/or collaboration/coalition building are highly sought after. Certifications/Licenses: A valid New Jersey driver’s license or the ability to obtain one, the ability to complete Rutgers and/or Burlington County Defensive Driving Courses, and other HR training as required. A valid NJDEP Pesticide Applicator’s License, or the ability to acquire one within the first 18 months of hire, is required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Provide county and regional leadership and collaboration across working groups, stakeholders, and Extension Departments and Specialists in agronomy, specifically for commercial producers. Develop applied research and outreach programs focused on agronomic crop production and management strategies for the agricultural industry in Burlington County and the surrounding region. Secure grants, contracts, and other external funding streams to expand/enhance educational programs and apply research efforts. Establish an outstanding program, the merits of which will lead to regional and/or national recognition. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Successfully and efficiently work in both office and research farm settings and field visits. Comfortable and accustomed to working in rural agricultural settings. This position is expected to establish an outstanding program in commercial agriculture and agronomic crop production, the merits of which will lead to regional and/or national recognition.
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