POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Work Location: This position will be primarily located at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. The position will also be expected to coordinate sugarcane and soybean research efforts at the Iberia Research Station located in Jeanerette, Louisiana.
Position Description: This is a full-time 12-month, tenure-track position with a 75% research and 25% extension appointment focused on sugarcane and soybean crop production systems in central Louisiana and the Teche Sugarcane growing region in South Louisiana. The successful candidate must interact with commodity and agricultural industry partners to identify, develop and implement critical research projects. Collaboration with research and extension faculty within Louisiana, as well as with national experts on issues of shared interest and importance will be encouraged. Formal participation in multi-disciplinary, regional, or national research initiatives will be expected. Results of research should be published in peer-reviewed journals and other scientific/technical publications. Extramural funding to support the activities of the position should be solicited from federal and state agencies, commodity (state and national) research boards, and agricultural industries.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program focused on sugarcane and soybean production at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center as well as develop and coordinate research at the Iberia Research Station. Including in these efforts, they will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty from the LSU AgCenter’s Sugarcane Research Station and the USDA’s ARS Research Station in Houma, Louisiana in addressing industry needs and coordinating sugarcane variety testing. Additionally, they will conduct research to support and enhance soybean production systems in Louisiana. Extension and outreach responsibilities will also include central and south Louisiana, and will focus on sugarcane and soybean production. They will be responsible for working with advisory committees to identify clientele needs, developing research programs that respond to those needs, and assessing program impact. They will disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations and provide current content to commodity web pages on the AgCenter web site. Technology transfer and outreach to stakeholders must be accomplished through web-based content, social media, agricultural trade magazines and traditional extension methods (newsletters, blogs, oral delivery and formal extension publications). Additional duties include participation in professional and technical meetings and other outreach as is necessary to inform producers, industry personnel, and other research scientists of project activities and findings. This faculty member will report to the Central Regional Director of the LSU AgCenter.
Qualification Requirements: A Ph.D. in agronomy, soil science, or other closely related agricultural field of study is required. Documented training in field crops research and agronomic production practices is critical to the success of the position. Applicants should have demonstrated effective oral, written and electronic communication skills necessary for presentations to a variety of audiences. Evidence of successful grantsmanship, research activity, and stakeholder interaction will be important considerations. The ability to multi-task and work in a team environment with research and extension faculty representing other disciplines is critical.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: June 29, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is identified
Application Procedure Qualified candidates must apply online at https://LSU.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching file(s) containing a letter of application, resume, names and contact information for three references, along with a statement of administrative philosophy and a statement describing how diversity would figure into your teaching, research, or extension activities. Official transcripts will be required prior to hire. Questions about the on-line system should be directed to the HRM Office at 225/578-0324. Questions about the position should be directed to:
Dr. Daniel O Stephenson, IV
Assistant Regional Director/Central Region
Coordinator Dean Lee Research Station
LSU Agricultural Center
8105 Tom Bowman Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
Phone: 318-473-6520
Email: dstephenson@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
