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Assistant Professor and Extension Soil Fertility Specialist

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Harrisburg
Mar 11, 2025
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Non-Tenure (Research) Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at compliance@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:Field Crops * Soils Specialist Department's Website: uada.edu Summary of Job Duties:The successful candidate will lead an externally funded, comprehensive, statewide extension program in row crop soil fertility and management. Emphasis areas will include soil fertility and management of Arkansas row crops (i.e., rice, soybean, corn, cotton) as well as emerging issues in soil and water conservation and soil health to address stakeholder needs and complement efforts of fellow soil fertility extension and research team members. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. The incumbent will be expected to have a statewide program. Integration of county agents into extension efforts and activities, timely response to agent questions, development of effective training programs for agents, and an applied research program to support extension efforts are essential to success. Close collaboration with extension and research colleagues within CSES and other relevant disciplines will also be essential to success. The successful candidate will be expected to publish in peer-reviewed outlets, extension publications, web-based media, and popular press. The successful candidate will also generate program support through extramural funding from various competitive sources, which include federal grants, commodity boards, and foundation and/or industry grants and contracts. The incumbent will join an innovative and effective team of researchers and extension specialists with strong connections to Arkansas agriculture and stakeholders. Many opportunities exist in the University of Arkansas System to work collaboratively with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams of scientists, including colleagues housed at NERREC, other UA System research and extension locations, and the UA main campus in Fayetteville. Opportunities for regional and national cooperation and collaborations are also available and encouraged. Industry support for this position is strong, and the incumbent is expected to interact with producers, commodities, and professional groups in programmatic development. More information about the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is available at www.uaex.uada.edu. Qualifications: A PhD in soil fertility or a closely related discipline with emphasis on applied soil management is required (by date of hire). Required skills include the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, effective communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical information to a non-technical audience orally and in writing, and a commitment to fostering a diverse, collaborative, and collegial work environment. Flexibility to travel throughout the state is required. Preferred qualifications include experience in cooperative extension and previous experience with soil fertility and management of row crop production systems. Additional Information: For assistance with the application process, please email humanresources@uada.edu Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants:Application: Applicants should submit the following electronically. 1) Letter of application including a summary of relevant experiences and accomplishments; 2) A vision statement regarding your extension goals for this position; 3) A detailed vitae including a list of extension activities and publications, grant proposals written, and a summary of research and teaching activities; 4) Official academic transcripts; and 6) List of three references with mailing and e-mail addresses and phone numbers. Applications should be submitted electronically at the UADA jobs site (https://uada.edu/jobs/) by searching for Internal or External Applicants. For questions regarding the position, contact Dr. Roberts, Search Committee Chair, at tlrobert@uark.edu. Recruitment Contact Information: Trent Roberts tlrobert@uark.edu - Committee Chair Daniela Kidd, 479-575-2347 All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Motor Vehicle Reports Check The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking Benefits Eligible:Yes