Assistant Professor of Forage Agronomy and State Forage Extension Specialist

About the role

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at The University of Georgia is seeking applicants for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist in Forage Agronomy, to be located at the Athens Campus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust Extension program that considers the needs of Georgia forage producers and delivers programming, with measurable outcomes, to meet those needs. This includes working closely with County Extension Agents on troubleshooting, trainings, and county-based meetings across the state.
• Dissemination of applied research results and educational materials through extension publications and other types of written, audio, and/or visual means are an essential part of this role.
• Develop a research program focused on contemporary forage production systems and evaluation of relevant technologies.
• Write grants and collaborate with other faculty members to secure extramural funding to support an innovative and sustainable extension and research program in forage agronomy.
• Participate in graduate student mentoring and education.
• Provide dissemination of results through Cooperative Extension and publish in appropriate outlets for Extension and research audiences, including peer reviewed journals.
• Assist in other tasks as assigned by the department.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field.
• Record of conducting research on forage production practices, involving novel approaches that support and enhance grassland and pasture management systems.
• Demonstrated evidence of innovative thinking, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively with faculty, students, and industry stakeholders to develop a collaborative research and Extension program.
• Potential for establishing a strong record of extramural funding, publication in refereed journals, and outreach.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical knowledge and one year of experience in forages and animal agriculture production systems.
• One year of experience with Extension programming or working with farmers.

Skills

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

N/A