Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

6 hours ago

Auburn, Alabama, United States Auburn Full time
Job Opportunity

Position Information

Job Title
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist - Soil Health

Posting Number
P1774F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences at Auburn University seeks a dynamic and innovative individual for the position of Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist - Soil Health.

This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position with 75% extension and 25% research appointment. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an impactful research and extension program focused on promoting the role of soil as an ecosystem that sustains crop production.

This research and extension program has a long history of providing solutions for regenerative agricultural practices in Alabama using soil amendments, crop rotation, cover crops, and conservation tillage.

The person in this position should provide leadership in soil health, soil conservation, and soil fertility programming, supported by faculty and extension agents from Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

Responsibilities include conducting in-service training for extension agents, as well as developing written, web-based, and social media materials for producers and other key stakeholders.

They will be expected to provide on-site and in-field diagnostics to address soil management issues. Additionally, the person in this role will advise and mentor graduate students to support their applied research program.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with scientists at the USDA-ARS National Soil Dynamics Lab in Auburn, AL, the Auburn University Soil, Forage, and Water Testing Laboratory, and the Alabama Natural Resource Conservation Service.


Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include an earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in soil science, agronomy, or a similarly related field at the time employment begins. Documented evidence of individual and/or collaborative research in soil health resulting in peer-reviewed publications is required.

Desired candidates should be able to demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively with colleagues across disciplines and develop collaborative research and extension programs.

The role requires a person with excellent written and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and to continue working legally for the term of employment.


Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply for the position by visiting the link: and attach the following: 1. Cover letter that addresses the experience pertinent to the responsibilities of the position 2. Current curriculum vita 3. Copies of ALL academic transcripts 4.

Statement of extension programming When prompted during the on-line process, please provide names, email addresses and phone numbers for three (3) professional references.

Only complete applications materials will be considered. To ensure consideration for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply by end of business on September 1, 2024. The search may continue until the position is filled.

Questions about this position should be directed to:
Dr.

David Han, Search Committee Chair, email:

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.



References required for this position?
Yes

If yes, minimum number requested
3

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