Assistant Professor - Extension Plant Pathologist

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Stuttgart, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Integrated extension and research program
Disease management in crops
Educate farmers and agents
The successful candidate is expected to develop an active integrated extension and research program focusing on management of diseases impacting production and quality in rice and other major Arkansas crops

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate is expected to develop an active integrated extension and research program focusing on management of diseases impacting production and quality in rice and other major Arkansas crops.
  • The incumbent is expected to extend information via a variety of platforms, including fact sheets, presentations at production or crop management meetings, websites, and social media.
  • The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate is expected to develop an active integrated extension and research program focusing on management of diseases impacting production and quality in rice and other major Arkansas crops.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Integrated extension and research program
  • Disease management in crops
  • Educate farmers and agents
  • Applied, field-based research
  • Extend information via multiple platforms
  • Grant writing and publications

Nice-to-have

  • Work effectively across disciplines
  • Collaboration with research faculty
  • Mentoring graduate students
  • Healthy work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in plant pathology
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

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