Turfgrass Science Professor — Research & Extension Leader

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s School of Plant and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Turfgrass Science faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will build a nationally recognized research and Extension program serving Virginia’s turfgrass industries, including golf, sports fields, sod production, and professional lawn care.

The role includes a 10% teaching appointment, collaboration with Virginia Tech faculty and statewide

Qualifications

• PhD required in Turfgrass Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Environmental Science, Entomology, or closely related field.
• Develop a substantial applied research program with external funding and Extension output.
• Strong publication record and production of Extension materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach/lead in turfgrass courses up to 10% teaching appointment.
• Develop statewide Extension leadership and publish decision-support materials.
• Advise graduate students and collaborate across Virginia Tech and Extension partners.
• Present at stakeholder and Extension meetings and contribute to scholarship.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Teaching/mentoring

Education

PhD in Turfgrass Science or related field

Job description

Virginia Tech’s School of Plant and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Turfgrass Science faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will build a nationally recognized research and Extension program serving Virginia’s turfgrass industries, including golf, sports fields, sod production, and professional lawn care.

The role includes a 10% teaching appointment, collaboration with Virginia Tech faculty and statewide