Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist - Soil Health - Military Veterans
at Auburn University
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 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
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: 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
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
Close Date
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.
Open Until Filled
No
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Advertisement/Publication
- Website
- Public Job Posting (auemployment.com site)
- Academic Conference
- Agency Referral
- Internal Job Posting
- Personal Referral
- Veterans Assistance Services (Veteran Job Boards, Military Base Services, State Vet Rep, etc.)
- Disability Assistance Services (Disability Job Boards, ABLE Network, Voc-Rehab referral, etc.)
- Other
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
Auburn, AL
Welcome to Auburn University!
Auburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, 20 years after the city of Auburn's founding. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, the school became the first land-grant college in the South and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899 the name again was changed, to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Finally, in 1960 the name of the school was changed to Auburn University, a title more in keeping with its location, and expressing the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university.
Today, Auburn is one of the few universities to carry the torch as a land, sea and space grant university. Our fall 2014 semester enrollment was 25,912. Our students can choose from more than 140 degree options in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.