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New Mexico State University
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New Mexico State University
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| Department: | Extension Plant Sciences Department /Req.#2008005621 | |||||
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| Rank: | Assistant/Associate Professor | |||||
| Date Position Advertised: | June 26, 2008 | |||||
| Salary: | Commensurate with education and experience | |||||
| Special Conditions: | *Extension Agronomy Specialist
Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) 12 months 75% Extension, 25% Research Position Location: Located in Las Cruces, NM Valid driver's license required. Insured personal auto required, reimbursed at 50.5 cents per mile. | |||||
| Qualifications: | EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.D. Degree (in hand by hire date) in Agronomy, Soil Science or closely related field, with emphasis on sustainable agronomic production of crops (but not limited to) alfalfa, cotton and alternative biofuel crops. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience in dryland and irrigated crop production, high pH soils, plant nutrition, crop rotations, pest management and integrated farming techniques for sustainable production. - Experience in Extension work and Extension programming is desirable. - Ability to interpret and make practical application of current agronomic research findings with county extension agents, agricultural producers, agribusiness, homeowners and the general public. - Ability to effectively interact, communicate (oral and written) and relate to people of all ages, incomes, education levels and ethnic backgrounds and development of informal and formal educational programs to meet their needs. | |||||
| Examples of Duties: | - Administratively responsible to the Department Heads of Extension Plant Sciences and Plant and Environmental Sciences departments.
- Responsible for an aggressive Extension program in agronomic crop production. - Interpret and disseminate current and relevant research findings for practical use by producers through mass media, publications, producer meetings, demonstration trials and other proven Extension methods. - Provide training and assistance to county agents and others on various cropping system issues including, but not limited to irrigation, fertility, crop rotations and pest management. - Maintain liaison and close working relationship with the NMSU Plant and Environmental Science and EPPWS departments, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, other State and Federal Agencies, the agricultural chemical industry and New Mexico commodity groups (e.g. NM Hay Assoc., NM Cotton Growers Assoc.). - Work cooperatively with other state Extension specialists, University researchers and County Agents in developing and implementing multi-discipline activities. - Work closely with NMSU forage specialists to conduct alfalfa programs and assist with dissemination of research results from alfalfa projects throughout the state. Help maintain relationships with alfalfa and other commodity groups. - Conduct an applied research program within your area of expertise in agronomy; emphasis on developing sustainable management practices relevant to the industries in the state as well as expanding biofuel industries. - Qualify for graduate faculty status and publish research results in peer reviewed journals and generate scholarly activities in a manner to maintain tenure track. | |||||
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance, long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement.
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| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | Mark Marsalis
Extension Plant Sciences Dept. NMSU Box 30003, MSC 3AE Las Cruces, NM 88003 Telephone: (575) 985-2292 e-mail: marsalis@nmsu.edu Review of letter of interest, resume or vitae, brief (500 words max.) summary of extension and research goals, unofficial transcripts and three confidential letters of reference will begin: October 15, 2008 and continue until filled. Electronic applications will not be accepted. | |||||
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.