Controlled Environment Agriculture Extension Leader

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation and sick leave

12 Paid holidays

State health benefits (NCFlex)

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice - Extension Controlled Environment Agriculture Specialist to lead statewide programs in CEA including greenhouse, vertical farming, high tunnels and indoor food production. The role emphasizes research-based Extension and securing external funding for small farms.

The position is a non-tenured track faculty role in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design, with

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in controlled environment production, horticulture, urban agriculture, sustainable agriculture, food systems, or a closely related field.
• Three or more years of experience in Extension, educational programming, or closely related work.
• In-depth knowledge of state and national trends for Extension program development in CEA.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Education

Doctorate in controlled environment production or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice - Extension Controlled Environment Agriculture Specialist to lead statewide programs in CEA including greenhouse, vertical farming, high tunnels and indoor food production. The role emphasizes research-based Extension and securing external funding for small farms.

The position is a non-tenured track faculty role in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design, with