Position Summary

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. The successful candidate will develop an applied research and Extension program focusing on forage production and management, emphasizing practices that introduce novel, sustainable approaches that integrate technology.

The incumbent will be a member of a large faculty group in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and will be actively engaged in scholarly activities of research and extension outreach, including working closely with County Extension Agents across the state.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate should have a record of conducting research on forage production practices, involving novel approaches that support and enhance grassland and pasture management systems. The candidate must also demonstrate evidence of innovative thinking, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate the 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 is required.

Duties/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.