Assistant/Associate Professor – Forage Agronomy

Job Description

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. This is a 12-month tenure-accruing position that will be 60% research and 40% teaching, available in the Agronomy Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. This assignment may change with the needs of the unit. Tenure will accrue in the Agronomy Department, and the position is based 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.
• Conduct studies on fertilization and irrigation of forages, ecophysiology, grassland ecology, evaluation of new forage cultivars and breeding lines, animal performance and behavior, forage ecology, or other topics of interest to a state, regional, and national audience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, especially the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, aligning the research and education programs with the priorities of the allied industry.
• Seek external funding to support the program and publish regularly in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with colleagues on the UF/IFAS Forage Team, as well as with faculty across departments and research and education units throughout the state.
• Teach three forage-specific courses, with one at the undergraduate and two at the graduate level.
• Participate in graduate education by chairing graduate committees, serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis and dissertation research, and publishing the results with graduate students.

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 and committed to UF core values.
• Postdoctoral experience in the discipline is desirable.

Salary

Commensurate with Experience and Education

Required 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 and committed to UF core values.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit materials by June 16, 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Nominations Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to: Please refer to Requisition # 539546 Dr. Esteban Rios Chair, Search and Screen Committee University of Florida 2005 SW 23rd Street, Bldg. 350 Off 3, Gainesville, FL 32608 E-mail: estebanrios@ufl.edu

Application Information Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:

• A cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation.
• Unofficial transcripts.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.