Description

External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Anticipated Start Date 10/01/2024 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 07/16/2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 30, 2024. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Materials to be uploaded include (1) Letter of application; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) Unofficial transcripts; (4) Statement of Extension philosophy (5) Statement of research vision, and (6) Names and Contact Information of three professional references. Inquiries about this position should be directed to Dr. Cristiane Pilon, Chair of the Search Committee, at cpilon@uga.edu.
Location of Vacancy Tifton Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Soil Science, Agronomy, or a closely related field.
Position Summary
Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist in Soil Fertility. This position is a 9 (+2)-month, tenure-track position with 75% Extension, 20% research and 5% service in the University of Georgia's Department of Crop and Soil Science. The position will be located with UGA at the Tifton Campus. The successful candidate will coordinate a contemporary program in soil fertility for row crops, such as peanut, cotton, corn, soybean, and small grain, focused on the development and delivery of timely educational programs to various clientele including county agents, growers, and industry representatives. The successful candidate will maintain an applied research program supported through extramural funding, publish research findings in appropriate peer-reviewed journals, and participate in graduate student education.
Additional Requirements Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
The candidate will have completed research projects directly related to the fields of soil fertility, plant nutrition, and environmental interactions.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, secure extramural funding and publish research findings and outreach education materials.
• Working knowledge of applied agronomic principles including soil fertility, plant nutrition, crop growth, and harvest management.
• Knowledge of fertilizer recommendations for field peanut, cotton, corn, soybean and small grain.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and with commodity-oriented teams of extension and research scientists.
• Competent computer skills related to data analyses and information delivery technologies.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in developing extension and research programs for soil fertilizer management and recommendations in row crop areas.
• Provide assistance to county extension agents through demonstrations, in-service-trainings, meetings, county visits, remote and on-site trouble-shooting and telephone consultations as well as coordinate educational outreach programs to assist various state and federal agencies.
• Develop and fund field-oriented applied soil fertility demonstration programs on various row crops relevant to Georgia as well as applied research programs to resolve soil fertility issues facing row crop producers in Georgia and provide timely, wholistic information on fertilizer management in row crop systems.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with UGA commodity teams, agri-business, commodity and livestock associations, personnel with the USDA-ARS, and government agency representatives.
• The individual will be expected to develop a nationally/internationally prominent program, attract extramural funding, publish peer-reviewed journal articles, extension publications, and popular press articles, and participate in graduate student training.

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Public Svc/Extension Philosophy
5. Research Portfolio/Philosophy
6. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents