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Assistant/Associate Professor - Soil Fertility

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Posting NumberF0194PWorking TitleAssistant/Associate Professor - Soil FertilityDepartmentCAES Crop & Soil Sciences CoastalAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences resides in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The College operates at three campuses throughout the state: the main campus in Athens, GA; the Tifton Campus located on the Coastal Plain Experiment Station in Tifton, GA; and the Griffin Campus located on the Georgia Experiment Station in Griffin, GA. The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, with research and extension faculty at all three locations, conducts basic and applied research that is important to clientele throughout the state of Georgia and that adds to the body of knowledge basic to agricultural production and environmental preservation throughout the world. Research in the department is classed into three general areas: Cultivar Development, Genetics, and Biotechnology; Crop Management, Physiology, and Weed Management; and Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management.

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the UGA Tifton Campus includes The Coastal Plain Experiment Station and is located in south central Georgia, approximately 65 miles north of the Georgia-Florida state line. It is representative of much of Georgia’s southern half, as well as the southern coastal plain that runs through 9 southeastern states. More than 75 scientists affiliated with UGA (80%) and USDA (20%) are based on the Tifton Campus and work along with more than 375 support personnel to conduct world class research, teaching and extension programs. Tifton, named one of the “100 Best Small Communities in America” and nicknamed “The Friendly City,” has a population of 17,000 with 23,000 living in the surrounding county, and a rich agricultural heritage. The presence of a regional medical facility, additional undergraduate university programs, numerous light industries, as well as public and private K-12 school systems combine to give Tifton the reputation of having one of the highest concentrations of advanced degree holding residents south of Atlanta. Given its location and prevalence of major thoroughfares (e.g., I-75, US 41, US 82, US 319, etc.), Tifton is a major crossroads and a hub for the agricultural industry in the southern coastal plain.

College/Unit/Department websitewww.cropsoil.uga.eduPosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleUnderutilizationMinorities & FemalesAdvertised SalaryAnticipated Start Date03/01/2019Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)Job Posting Date10/04/2018Job Closing DateOpen until filledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit the following documentation: curriculum vita with statement of interest and qualifications for this position; official transcripts; three letters of reference; and any other information that reflects on professional qualifications. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 10, 2018; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Any questions about this position should be addressed to:
Dr. Glenn Harris, Search Committee Chair
Professor, Dept. Crop and Soil Sciences – UGA
Email: gharris@uga.edu

Applicants must submit the following documentation: curriculum vita with statement of interest and qualifications for this position; transcripts; three letters of reference; and any other information that reflects on professional qualifications.

Location of VacancyTifton Area EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification TitlePay GradeFLSAFaculty RankOpen Rank (Tenure Track)Contract TypeFiscal (12 mo.)Tenure StatusTenure TrackMinimum Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline.

Position Summary

Assistant/Associate Professor-Plant Nutrition, Soil Fertility: The person in this position will develop and support, through extramural funding, a contemporary research program focused on plant nutrition/soil fertility for row crops and participate in graduate education. The candidate will develop and deliver timely educational programs to various clientele, including county agents, growers, and industry representatives.

Additional Requirements

To be considered at either the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, candidates must hold a PhD in plant or soil sciences, or closely related field of study. To be considered for the Associate Professor level, candidates must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of emerging stature as a regional or national authority, as appropriate for the position’s duties. This is consistent with UGA expectations for Associate Professors in Crop and Soil Sciences (For details of UGA promotion and tenure policies, see https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/Crop_and_Soil_Science_2015.pdf and https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/UGA_Guidelines_for_APT_42017online.pdf).

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or CertificationPreferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

•Knowledge of plant nutrition, soil science, soil fertility and row crop agriculture
•Ability to function independently and to work effectively within a team including fellow soil scientists, commodity-oriented extension scientists and plant breeders
•Ability to develop laboratory and field-oriented research program on nutritional regulation of crop production
•Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
•Competent computer skills related to information-delivery technologies

Physical DemandsDoes this position have financial responsibilities?NoDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoIs driving a responsibility of this position?Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:
•Develop a robust, extramurally-funded research program on the mitigation of nutrient limitation of row crop production
•Investigate and evaluate new biological products designed to enhance nutrient uptake and efficiency in plants
•Publish research in peer-reviewed scientific journals
•Work closely with the UGA Soil Testing Lab in Athens on updating and calibrating fertilizer recommendations for row crops, including tissue and petiole sampling
•Provide assistance to county extension agents through demonstrations, in-service-trainings, meetings, county visits, and telephone consultations
•Develop educational materials on plant nutrition, soil fertility and crop production

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
    1. Resume/CV
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Unofficial Transcripts
    4. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation
    Optional Documents
    1. Research Portfolio/Philosophy
    2. Public Svc/Extension Philosophy
    3. Other Documents #1
    4. Other Documents #2

    Organization

    The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

    Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

    Company info
    Telephone
    706-542-3000
    Location
    215 S. Jackson St.
    Athens
    Georgia
    30602
    US

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