Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F1800P

Working Title Assistant Professor - Extension Agronomist

Department CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The University of Georgia is a comprehensive university with approximately 40,000 students in 18 schools and colleges. The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences resides in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The College operates at three campuses throughout the state: the main campus in Athens, GA; the UGA Tifton Campus in Tifton, GA; and the UGA Griffin Campus in Griffin, GA. The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences has teaching, research, and extension faculty resident at all three locations which conduct basic and applied research that is important to clientele throughout the state of Georgia and that add to the body of knowledge basic to agricultural production and environmental preservation throughout the world. Research in the department is classed into three general areas: Cultivar Development, Genetics, and Biotechnology; Crop Management, Physiology, and Weed Management; and Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management.

The UGA Tifton Campus which includes The Coastal Plain Experiment Station is in south central Georgia approximately 65 miles north of the Georgia-Florida state line, and is representative of much of Georgia's southern half, as well as the southern coastal plain that runs through 9 southeastern states. More than 75 scientists affiliated with UGA (80%) and USDA (20%) are based on the Tifton Campus and work along with more than 375 support personnel to conduct world class research, teaching and extension programs. Tifton, named one of the "100 Best Small Communities in America" and nicknamed "The Friendly City," has a population of 17,000 with 23,000 living in the surrounding county, and a rich agricultural heritage. The presence of a regional medical facility, additional undergraduate university programs, numerous light industries, as well as public and private K-12 school systems combine to give Tifton the reputation of having one of the highest concentrations of advanced degree holding residents south of Atlanta. Given its location and prevalence of major thoroughfares (e.g., I-75, US 41, US 82, US 319, etc.), Tifton is a major crossroads and a hub for the agricultural industry in the southern coastal plain.

College/Unit/Department website https://cropsoil.uga.edu/

Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type Employee

Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2023

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date 10/12/2023

Job Closing Date

Open until filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by November 12, 2023 will receive full consideration. Applicants must submit (1) a letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) graduate transcripts; (4) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four professional references that the search committee may contact; and (5) one-page summaries outlining their (a) Extension and (b) Research visions in order to be considered for this position. The selected candidate will be required to submit to a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University.

Any questions about this position should be addressed to:
Dr. Scott Monfort, Search Committee Chair Dept. Crop and Soil Sciences - UGA Email: smonfort@uga.edu

Location of Vacancy Tifton Area

EEO Statement

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.



Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor

FLSA

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in plant or soil sciences or a related field of study.

Position Summary

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (https://cropsoil.uga.edu/) at UGA is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to develop an Extension and Research program in the area of agronomy for corn, soybean, and small grain production. This position is a 9-month academic year (75% Extension, 20% Research, and 5% Service) Tenure Track appointment with a guarantee of two months of summer salary. The position will be located on the UGA Tifton Campus. The successful candidate will coordinate a contemporary program in agronomic management of field corn, soybean, grain sorghum, small grain (wheat, barley, oats, rye), and other minor acreage grain crops (sunflower, canola, sesame, etc.) production focused on the development and delivery of timely educational programs to various clientele including county Extension agents, growers, and industry representatives. The successful candidate will also maintain an applied research and Extension program supported through extramural funding, publish research findings in appropriate peer-reviewed journals, popular press, and participate in graduate student education.

Additional Requirements

Candidates for the Assistant Professor rank do not need a minimum number of years in a lower rank. Please refer to the promotion and tenure guidelines for more information:https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/Crop_and_Soil_Science_2015.pdfhttps://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/UGA_Guidelines_for_APT_approved_22020.pdf

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Working knowledge of applied agronomic principles, including soil fertility, crop physiology, and harvest management.
• Knowledge of pesticide registrations for grain crops.
• Candidate should be knowledgeable of pesticide modes of action, weed, insect and pathogen management, and the mechanisms of resistance prevention and development.
• 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? No

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 team leadership for multidisciplinary UGA Field Corn, Soybean, and Small Grain Teams for development of educational programs appropriate to field corn, soybean and small grain establishment, agronomics, pest management and utilization.
- Provide assistance to county Extension agents through demonstrations, in-service-trainings, meetings, county visits, remote and on-site trouble-shooting and telephone consultations.
- Develop and fund field-oriented applied field corn, soybean and small grain demonstration programs, and applied research programs necessary to resolve basic issues facing grain crop producers in Georgia.
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with agri-business, commodity and livestock associations, personnel with the USDA-ARS, and government agency representatives.

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. List of References with Contact Information
5. Public Svc/Extension Philosophy
6. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents