Weed Specialist - Turfgrass and Forage Management

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-Tenure (Research)No

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

Horticulture * Department HeadUADA.EDU

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Horticulture in the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture seeks an individual who will develop and lead a highly effective and nationally recognized extension and applied research program in weed control in turfgrass, vegetation, and forage management. This is a non-tenured assistant or associate professor position with a 75% extension and 25% research appointment. This position will provide leadership in horticultural weed control for the state and complement related Departmental and faculty programs in this area.

This position will be responsible for development and implementation of relevant and up-to-date extension education programs that positively impact Arkansas turfgrass industries and forage management (e.g. golf course, sports field, sod, lawn care, forages, and roadside management). This position is expected to provide training, collaboration, and support that strengthens the excellence of local county extension agents and programs. In addition, this position will develop a targeted problem-solving applied research program and exercise effective grantsmanship in support of extension and research efforts. Extensive travel in the state and collaboration with interdisciplinary faculty, county extension agents, growers, and industry personnel on best management systems and sustainability will be key to success.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:     Ph.D. in Weed Science, Turfgrass Science, Horticulture, or highly related field; excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated interpersonal skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications:      Experience in horticultural extension and applied research; experience in weed management, particularly in turfgrass systems; experience in team collaboration and leadership; experience in effective grantsmanship; experience with diverse stakeholders.

 

Additional Information:

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Commensurate with education and experience"Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Wendell Hutchens
Assistant Professor
wendellh@uark.edu

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Motor Vehicle Reports Check

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Constant Physical Activity:

Driving, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes