Assistant Professor, Extension Soil Conservation Specialist

Assistant Professor and Soil and Water Management and Conservation Specialist Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Oklahoma State University – Stillwater, Oklahoma The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor and Soil and Water Management and Conservation Specialist.
This position is an 11-month, tenure-track position located on the main campus in Stillwater with 85% Extension and 15% research responsibilities.
Position Description The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized interdisciplinary extension program, supported through extramural funding, to educate and equip natural resource managers and other stakeholders to better understand, appreciate, manage, and conserve soil and water resources.
The extension program will address both rural and urban soil management issues such as soil erosion, compaction, tillage, soil health, carbon storage and credits, salinity, greenhouse gas emissions, ecosystem services and on-site waste disposal.
The program will also address rural and urban water management issues such as water use efficiency, and ways to increase soil water storage.
The successful candidate should be willing and able to address soil and water issues across Oklahoma’s diverse ecosystems including rainfed cropland, irrigated cropland, pasture, rangeland, and forests.
The candidate will lead OSU efforts in hosting state and national Land Judging competitions and will coach the soil judging team.
The successful candidate will establish an externally funded applied research program that supports the extension mission.
The individual will assist with graduate student recruitment, advising, mentoring, and retention.
The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with a diverse faculty and to secure extramural research funding.
Qualifications * Ph.
D.
in Soil Science, Water Resources, Agronomy, or closely related field * Effective communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate to scientific and non-scientific audiences orally and in writing.
* Commitment to working effectively and collaboratively with faculty in Plant and Soil Sciences and across the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources * Ability to identify and aggressively pursue external funding for research and extension efforts * Demonstrated ability to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals Preference will be given to individuals with: * Experience with Extension program development and assessment * Evidence of ability to secure external funding sources * Experience in teaching and/or coaching Land/Soil Judging Employment Conditions This is an 11-month tenure track faculty position.
The position will be filled by July 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available.
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been identified, interested parties are encouraged to submit their information by March 15, 2024.
About the Department The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences includes a diverse group of 25 faculty along with support staff, postdocs, and graduate and undergraduate students who are dedicated to the Land Grant mission through research, teaching, and extension.
Our faculty pride themselves on collegiality and are focused on ensuring the success of our students, faculty, and stakeholders.
More information can be found on our website: www.
pss.
okstate.
edu Application Formal applications are via electronic submission at https://jobs.
okstate.
edu; search for req17240.
* A letter of application that includes qualifications, associated extension and research activities, and vision for the position.
* Curriculum vita * A separate statement of research interests and philosophy * A separate statement of extension interests and philosophy * A copy of transcripts * A listing of three references, with telephone number and e-mail address, for those who may be contacted for additional information For more information about this position, contact Dr.
Wade Thomason Department Head at 405.
744.
6130, wade.
thomason@okstate.
edu or Dr.
Tyson Ochsner, Professor and Search and Screen Committee Chair, at tyson.
ochsner@okstate.
edu Review of applications will begin March 18, 2024.
For best/full consideration, please submit all materials by March 15, 2024.
Review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are selected.
To learn more about OSU Agriculture and Stillwater, visit these websites.
* https://agriculture.
okstate.
edu * https://agresearch.
okstate.
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okstate.
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okstate.
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visitstillwater.
org * https://www.
stillwaterchamber.
org Equal Employment Opportunity Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
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