Position Title |
Agronomy Specialist |
Position Location |
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Salary |
$35,000 -$45,000 (based on applicable experience) |
Position Summary |
University of Missouri Extension Regional Specialist provide leadership and expertise to the local community with the assigned counties with research-based education and information. Specialists work side-by-side with local people to solve problems, make decisions, access resources and chart a course for success. Work closely with County Councils, program partners, volunteers, and other professionals to provide programmatic leadership to diverse audiences with diverse needs. Create linkages with University of Missouri campuses, Lincoln University, and other partners and funding stakeholders to plan, implement, and evaluate priority programs. May provide supervision and leadership to associates within surrounding counties. |
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.
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. |
Application ProcedureAPPLICATION FORM |
All interested applicants must submit a
completed application, cover letter, current resume and copies of all
academic transcripts to: MU Extension Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by June 6, 2008. For questions, please call (573) 882-4721 or email hrdext@missouri.edu. |
Additional Information |
See http://extension.missouri.edu/swregion/ |
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