Position Title |
Agronomy Specialist (Assistant Extension Professional, Associate Extension Professional, Extension Professional) |
Job Opening ID |
5597 |
Position Location |
Headquartered in Cape Girardeau County – Jackson, Missouri in Southeast
Region with additional responsibilities for Bollinger, Cape Girardeau,
Iron, Madison, Reynolds and Perry counties. |
Position Summary |
University of Missouri Extension, an academic division of University of Missouri-Columbia, is dedicated to improving people’s lives, communities and the economy by providing relevant, responsive, and reliable research-based education. MU Extension faculty and staff develop and deliver research-based educational programs to enhance the success and well-being of individuals and families, businesses and public-sector organizations through Missouri. This is a 12-month academic position. Appointment may be made as non tenure track ranked (NTT), depending on University approval of the academic credentials and qualifications of the successful candidate. Working collaboratively with a team of extension professionals and volunteers, the specialist will be responsible for giving programmatic leadership to the agronomy program. This includes program planning, implementation, evaluation, as well as creating linkages with the system program directors, the program leader in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, campus faculty in the Plant Science Unit, other faculty within the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University campuses and external resource people. May be assigned county program director (CPD) responsibilities including carrying out programming, resource management and extension council relations’ duties. Provide leadership to the development, implementation, and evaluation of extension programs in the county plan of work through involving faculty, clientele, extension councils, advisory committees, community agencies, organizations and other citizens. Represent the University of Missouri to county extension councils, county governments and other agencies in determining fiscal needs and securing and managing resources to carry out county extension programs. In addition, partner with county extension councils to develop and implement the county plan and administer county council resources. Responsible for development of effective leadership skills in order for councils to be advocates for extension programs.All regional specialist positions are responsible for developing and cultivating external funding sources to enhance local programs; remain up to date professionally on matters related to their programming specialty; travel using own vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided) and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, to fulfill assigned responsibilities. For more information about MU Extension or this position, visit http://extension.missouri.edu/careers. |
Additional Information |
Position Description County Program Director position description |
Qualifications |
This position requires an earned master’s degree in agronomy and/or soil
science. Successful candidates should have college level courses in crop
and forage production, plant pathology, entomology, weed science, and
soils. In addition, any candidate to be considered must demonstrate and/or
document that they have the professional experience and or knowledge related
to the production of Midwest crops and the management of those Midwest
cropping systems. Production agriculture experience and/or college level
coursework related to livestock production, horticulture, agricultural
engineering, farm management and accounting is desirable.
Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and
weekends. |
Salary/Benefits |
$36,500-46,500
and additional compensation for doctorate degree ($5,000) and/or achievement
of NTT rank appointment of Associate Extension Professional ($3,000) or
Extension Professional ($4,000) This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. Visit http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/hr/benefits/ for more information. |
Application Procedure
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All candidates must submit a
cover letter, resume or CV, list
of 3-5 references, and copies of
all academic transcripts on-line
at
http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php. A
CV must be submitted if
interested in being considered
for a non tenure track (NTT)
ranked appointment.
For questions about the
online application process call 573.882.7976. For questions about this
position call 573.882.4721
or email hrdext@missouri.edu. |
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