Extension Agronomy Professor – North Florida (Tenure-Track)

University of Florida; Florida; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Extension Agronomy. This 12-month tenure-accruing position allocates 60% Extension and 40% Research, located at NFREC in North Florida.

The successful candidate will lead an integrated program on peanut, cotton, corn, and soybean, emphasize AI/data-driven agronomy, and collaborate with UF/IFAS across departments. Required: Doctorate in Agronomy or Crops, strong communication, and funding ability.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Agronomy, Crop Science or closely related discipline is required.
• Experience in securing extramural funding and communicating with diverse stakeholders is desired.
• Experience in Extension in a land‑grant university setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a dynamic integrated research and Extension program focusing on primary North Florida crops (peanuts, cotton, corn, soybean).
• Collaborate with UF/IFAS faculty and stakeholders across Florida to advance Agronomy statewide.
• Seek and secure contract/grant funding to support the program.
• Engage in undergraduate and graduate education by teaching, chairing committees, and supervising students.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Extramural funding

Education

Doctorate in Agronomy or Crop Science

Tools

None

Job description

The University of Florida invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Extension Agronomy. This 12-month tenure-accruing position allocates 60% Extension and 40% Research, located at NFREC in North Florida.

The successful candidate will lead an integrated program on peanut, cotton, corn, and soybean, emphasize AI/data-driven agronomy, and collaborate with UF/IFAS across departments. Required: Doctorate in Agronomy or Crops, strong communication, and funding ability.