Assistant/Associate Professor – Forage Agronomy

About the role

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Agronomy Department, focusing on forage management. This is a 60% research and 40% teaching position available in Gainesville, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong applied and/or basic research and education program focused on forage-livestock production systems and their interaction with the environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, especially the Florida Cattlemen's Association, to align research and education programs with industry priorities.
• Seek external funding to support the research program and publish regularly in peer-reviewed journals.
• Conduct research in collaboration with colleagues on the UF/IFAS Forage Team and other UF faculty.
• Teach three forage-specific courses, including one at the undergraduate and two at the graduate level.
• Participate in graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis and dissertation research, and publishing results with graduate students.

Requirements

• A doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Agronomy or a closely related discipline is required.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding.
• A commitment to the mission of the Land-Grant system and UF core values.
• Preferred postdoctoral experience in the discipline.

Qualifications

• A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Agronomy or a closely related discipline is required.
• Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding.
• Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
• Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
• Preferred postdoctoral experience in the discipline is desirable.

Skills

Not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Commensurate with experience and education.

Schedule

12-month tenure-accruing position that is 60% research and 40% teaching.