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Assistant Professor -- Agronomy (Extension Program)

The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Department invites applications for a 12 month, 0.80 FTE Non-tenure track Position, to be located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to teach Agronomy and Integrated Crop Management subject matter to a variety of audiences in a non-credit, informal and off campus setting.

Duties include planning and implementation of Field Based Agronomic and Nutrient Management Research activities, that support improvement in the status of Vermont farming enterprises.

The major areas of emphasis are Water Quality Protection, Soil Productivity, Agricultural Waste Management, Nutrient Management and Pest Management.

M.S. degree required (Ph.D. desirable), with emphasis in area of Integrated Crop Management Principles and Practices. Experience in Agricultural Crop and Livestock Nutrient Management and Water Quality Protection is required. Past experience with Extension outreach education is desirable.

Apply online, at:

http://www.uvmjobs.com

Search for the position under Extension or by Job Requisition #032848, to see complete job description.

Attach a letter of intent, a current CV and three (3) letters of reference, by December 14, 2009.

Review of applications begins December 15, 2009 and the anticipated position start date is March 1, 2010.

The University of Vermont and the Extension Program are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers and encourage applications from women and people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion required.

For more information regarding the University of Vermont's diversity initiatives, please visit the University of Vermont President's web site, at:

http://www.uvm.edu/president