Field Specialist in Agronomy

Job Details

Hiring Department

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement

Plant Health & Technology Extension Program

MU TITLE: Assistant/Associate/Full Extension Professional

LOCATION: Troy, Missouri and primarily serves Lincoln, Callaway, Montgomery, and Warren Counties in the East Central Region, Audrain and Pike Counties in the Northeast Region and St. Charles County in the Urban East Region with additional service across the state as needed.

SPECIALIST EMPHASIS

The emphasis area for this position is agronomy, which includes the science of crops, forages, soils, weeds, insects, and pathogens. The position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs. Examples of agronomic programs in MU Extension include soil testing, precision agriculture, crop and hay production, pest monitoring, grazing systems, pesticide application, weed management, and disease management.

This position is a 12-month, ranked, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full Extension Professional.

As a Field Specialist, your workload distribution at appointment will be 90% Extension Teaching and 10% Traditional Service.

CORE DUTIES OF MU EXTENSION SPECIALISTS

MU Extension Specialists deliver the University of Missouri to all Missourians. They serve all Missourians by bringing research-based solutions to work on local problems.

• Educate. MU Extension specialists design, conduct, and evaluate educational programs.
• Create. MU Extension specialists develop innovative and research-informed educational products, services, materials, and other scholarly works.
• Connect. MU Extension specialists engage with learners, stakeholders, volunteers, and communities.

Qualifications

An earned master’s or Ph.D. with appropriate coursework demonstrating knowledge of Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Crop Sciences, Soil Sciences at the time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on: Oral and written communication skills.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Minimum starting salary of $58,000.00, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Application Materials

Complete the brief online application and be prepared to upload: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Copies of all unofficial academic transcripts, and a list of 3-5 references.