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Position Announcement

Position Title

Agronomy Specialist / Ray County (Assistant Extension Professional, Associate Extension Professional, Extension Professional)

Job Opening ID

5190

Job Type

Academic

Position Location

Richmond, Missouri – Ray County in the West Central Region, with primary responsibilities in Platte, Clay, Jackson, and Lafayette counties and West Central Region

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 community education. MU Extension faculty and staff develop and deliver research-based educational programs to enhance the success and well-being of individuals and families, business and public-sector organizations throughout 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 Agronomy Specialist will be responsible for giving programmatic leadership to the agronomy programs.

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.

Richmond, Missouri (Population est 6,000) offers small-town friendliness with easy access to large-town amenities. Richmond is the county seat of Ray County and is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, located 40 miles east of Kansas City. Home for many historically significant sites, and offering community events year round, makes Richmond a wonderful place to live and work. More information about Richmond can be found at http://www.richmondchamber.org/index.html

Additional Information

Position Description
County Program Director Position Description

Minimum Qualifications

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, soil science, and horticulture. Production agriculture experience and/or college level coursework related to livestock production, horticulture, and agricultural economics is desirable.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE in designing, conducting and evaluating educational programs, and applying research-based knowledge in subject matter areas related to Midwest crop and forage production including but not limited to best management practices, pest management (i.e. insect, weeds and disease), soil management, IPM, pesticide certification, cover crops, and water quality is desired.

Ability to work with colleagues in a multidisciplinary, issue-based approach to program design and delivery to impact change in one or more of the following priority areas: (1) enhancing economic viability, (2) building strong individuals, families and communities, and (3) creating and sustaining a healthy environment.

Ability to manage time and resources, and to work with minimum supervision in a variety of settings.

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

Applicants must submit a cover letter, current resume or CV, list of 3-5 references, and copies of all academic transcripts online 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 regarding the online application process call 573.882.7976. For questions regarding this position call 573.882.4721 or email hrdext@missouri.edu.

		Human Resource Development hrdext@missouri.edu Last modified: 03/21/11
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