Assistant/Associate Professor – Forage Agronomy

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Gainesville, Florida is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Forage Agronomy. This tenure-track role involves 60% research and 40% teaching, focusing on forage-livestock production systems. Ideal candidates will have a doctorate in Agronomy, experience in research and teaching, and a commitment to the institution's core values. Responsibilities also include collaborating with stakeholders and seeking external funding. Applications are open until the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Agronomy or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience and success in research, teaching, and securing extramural funding.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct a research and education program focused on forage‑livestock production systems.
• Teach three forage‑specific courses (one undergraduate, two graduate).
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Florida Cattlemen’s Association.

Skills

Research experience

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Grant writing

Education

Doctorate in Agronomy or related discipline

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor – Forage Agronomy

Job no: 539546
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 60080000 - AG-AGRONOMY

Responsibilities

• Tenure‑accruing faculty position, 12‑month assignment; 60% research, 40% teaching.
• Develop and conduct a research and education program focused on forage‑livestock production systems and their interaction with the environment.
• Lead studies on fertilization, irrigation, ecophysiology, grassland ecology, forage evaluation, animal performance, and related topics of regional and national interest.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, and with UF/IFAS colleagues in the Forage Team and other departments.
• Seek external funding to support the program and publish regularly in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Teach three forage‑specific courses (one undergraduate, two graduate) and actively participate in graduate education, chairing and serving on committees and supervising theses/dissertations.
• Engage broadly in IFAS mission areas—Research, Teaching, and Extension—regardless of the assignment split.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Agronomy or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience and success in research, teaching, and securing extramural funding.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the mission of the land‑grant system and UF core values.
• Postdoctoral experience in the discipline preferred.

Application Process

• Apply online at Careers at UF.
• Submit a cover letter stating qualifications, interest, and alignment with the listed credentials.
• Provide contact information for three referees who can write letters of recommendation.
• Application deadline: June 16 2026 (position remains open until filled).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.