Assistant Professor Organic Agriculture

Employer: Kentucky State University
Location: Frankfort, KY, US

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Faculty Jobs: Science & Technology, Agricultural Science & Extension
Position Type: Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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TITLE: Assistant Professor of Organic Agriculture

DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

REPORTS TO: Chair, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Professor of Organic Agriculture is a tenure track position having teaching, research, and extension responsibilities related to organic agriculture and renewable energy. Teaching responsibilities will support the baccalaureate in Agriculture, Food, and Agriculture Degree (AFE) and the Masters of Science in Environmental Studies (MES) degree programs in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (CAHNR). Research and extension projects should address the needs of organic farmers in Kentucky and strongly cooperate with the Organic Association of Kentucky.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses including Organic Agriculture, Agriculture and Energy, Introduction to Environmental Studies, and related areas.Develop an integrated research program in organic production agriculture.Identify new potential crops and cropping systems for organic production by small and limited resource farmers in Kentucky and the surrounding region.Conduct experiments on stakeholder farms and/or experimental stations to determine the best organic production systems for high-value crops.Develop cropping systems for high tunnel production systems in Kentucky and the surrounding region. Develop research proposals, conduct research, analyze research results, and publish results in areas important to organic agriculture, bioenergy, and related areas.Share research-based results with stakeholders through extension programs.Supervise graduate and undergraduate students engaged in applied research projects. Serve on committees for university, stakeholder groups, and professional associations. Work with small and limited resource farmers and underserved communities.Other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Candidates should be interest in integrated farming systems involving plants and animals.Candidates must demonstrate the potential for collaborative, integrated, multi-disciplinary research, granting, publishing, and stakeholder involvement.Preference will be given to candidates with a record of excellence in research and teaching and the ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the university setting;Ability to monitor or supervise laboratory researchAbility to work under deadlinesWill need a valid Driver’s License

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES:

Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. degree required in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science or related areas.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to travel (25% and/or as needed)Able to conduct field work, including the collection of samples, from a range of environmentsOccasionally may need to move light equipment and carry supplies, publications, and needed equipment for demonstration and training programs.

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

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Our Mission

Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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