Field Agronomy Specialist – Extension & Community Impact

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision plans

Retirement plan

Education fee discounts

Résumé du poste

University of Missouri Extension is seeking a Field Specialist in Agronomy to deliver outreach across Union, Missouri, focusing on crops, soils, pests, and management practices. The role emphasizes planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs while collaborating with farm families, commodity groups, and local officials.

The appointment is 12-month, ranked, non-tenure track, with 90% teaching and 10% service.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s or Ph.D. with appropriate coursework demonstrating knowledge of Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Crop Sciences, Soil Sciences.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Educate, create, and connect through extension programs for local Missourians.
• Collaborate with county extension councils, partners, and stakeholders to meet educational needs.
• Develop annual plan-of-work and provide monthly impact reports to stakeholders.
• Represent the University of Missouri on boards and committees and participate in professional development.

Connaissances

Agronomy knowledge

Oral and written communication

Formation

Master's or PhD in Agronomy/Plant/Crop/Soil Sciences

Description du poste

University of Missouri Extension is seeking a Field Specialist in Agronomy to deliver outreach across Union, Missouri, focusing on crops, soils, pests, and management practices. The role emphasizes planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs while collaborating with farm families, commodity groups, and local officials.

The appointment is 12-month, ranked, non-tenure track, with 90% teaching and 10% service.