Extension Horticulture/Turf Scientist – Asst/Assoc

South Dakota State University; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plans with employer match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

South Dakota State University in Brookings invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Extension in Ornamental Horticulture or Turf Sciences (70% Extension; 30% research) in the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Sciences. The 9-month, tenure-track, full-time position offers benefits and the opportunity to influence nursery, landscape, greenhouse, and turf industries.

The successful candidate will build a nationally recognized Extension program, secure competitive

Qualifications

• PhD in horticulture or plant science required by start date.
• Scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed work or conference presentations.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advance sustainable horticultural research in Extension with industry relevance.
• Develop a nationally recognized Extension program and secure competitive funding.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and mentor graduate students.

Skills

Scholarly productivity

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in horticulture/plant science

Postdoctoral experience (preferred)

Job description

South Dakota State University in Brookings invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Extension in Ornamental Horticulture or Turf Sciences (70% Extension; 30% research) in the Department of Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Sciences. The 9-month, tenure-track, full-time position offers benefits and the opportunity to influence nursery, landscape, greenhouse, and turf industries.

The successful candidate will build a nationally recognized Extension program, secure competitive