Assistant Professor (Practice): Agronomy

Oregon State University; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Hermiston invites applications for a faculty position to lead an Extension and applied research program in field crop agronomy, focusing on soil health, plant nutrition, and irrigation management for high-value crops in the Columbia Basin.

The successful candidate will collaborate with HAREC colleagues, Extension faculty statewide, industry partners, and regulatory agencies to develop sustainable, economically viable practices and pursue external funding to support

Responsibilities

• Extension teaching and related assignments
• Applied research
• Scholarly outcomes
• Service

Job description

The faculty member will lead an Extension and applied research program in field crop agronomy, with expertise in soil health, plant nutrition, and irrigation management, complementing the station's existing strengths in potato breeding and pest management. The program will focus on soil, nutrient, and irrigation management for the region's high-value crops, including potato, onions, mint, alfalfa, wheat, corn, and grass seed. The faculty member will also work with industry partners and regulatory agencies to develop environmentally sustainable and economically viable strategies for managing reused water and by-products from agricultural processing facilities. They are expected to collaborate with HAREC colleagues, regional Extension faculty, and OSU researchers statewide to address crop production challenges across the Columbia Basin, and to actively pursue external funding to support research and Extension programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extension teaching and related assignments
• Applied research
• Scholarly outcomes
• Service