Cropping Systems Extension Leader

North Dakota State University - Williston Research Extension Center; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NDSU Extension seeks a Cropping Systems Specialist for southwest and greater North Dakota. This statewide role provides leadership for cropping systems outreach (90%) and applied research (10%), coordinating with Extension agents, producers, industry, and advisory groups from the Dickinson area.

The position is located at the Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC) in Dickinson, ND, is permanent and non-tenure track, and offers opportunities for promotion. Schedule is M–F, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in agronomy or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of crop production, including crop inputs, crop pest management, plant nutrition, cultivar evaluation, cover crop systems, forage and feed production, and new technologies.
• Ability to develop an effective Extension program.
• Ability to develop an applied research program.
• Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver information in person and via modern media technologies.
• Possess a valid driver's license and commercial pesticide applicators license (or ability to obtain one).
• Ph.D. in agronomy or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in Northern Great Plains crop production.
• Demonstrated success in outreach, field research, and collaborative partnerships.
• Experience supervising research or outreach personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop an innovative Extension program to include identifying, assessing and delivering educational programs for agronomic production systems.
• Provide expertise and continuing educational training to Extension agents, clients, and technical service providers.
• Provide leadership in applied research programs involving cropping systems.
• Stay current in production practices of crops in the area.
• Develop Extension programs and publications for producers, industry personnel, and Extension agents.
• Seek extramural funding to support Extension programming and applied research.
• Communicate with Extension personnel, Research Extension Center personnel, and producers about research needs.
• Lead development and demonstration of novel management strategies to keep programs relevant.
• Develop relationships with Research and Extension faculty within NDSU.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Agronomy

Crop production

Communication

Program development

Media/education delivery

Education

Master's degree in agronomy

Ph.D. in agronomy

Job description

NDSU Extension seeks a Cropping Systems Specialist for southwest and greater North Dakota. This statewide role provides leadership for cropping systems outreach (90%) and applied research (10%), coordinating with Extension agents, producers, industry, and advisory groups from the Dickinson area.

The position is located at the Dickinson Research Extension Center (DREC) in Dickinson, ND, is permanent and non-tenure track, and offers opportunities for promotion. Schedule is M–F, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.