Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist - Soil Health

The Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University seeks dynamic and innovative applicants for the position of Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist - Soil Health. This position will be a twelve-month, tenure-track position with 75% extension and 25% research appointment. The projected start date is January 2025.

Responsibilities: 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 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.

Applicants must apply for the position by visiting the link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/45608 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: handavi@auburn.edu

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