Assistant Professor of Forage Agronomy and State Forage Extension Specialist

Assistant Professor of Forage Agronomy and State Forage Extension Specialist

Position Summary: The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist in Forage Agronomy. The successful candidate will develop an applied research and Extension program focusing on forage production and management, emphasizing sustainable approaches that integrate technology. The position is located at the Athens campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a robust Extension program that meets the needs of Georgia forage producers, including troubleshooting, trainings, and county‑based meetings in collaboration with County Extension Agents.
• Disseminate applied research results and educational materials through Extension publications, audio and visual media.
• Develop a research program focused on contemporary forage production systems and relevant technologies.
• Write grants and collaborate with faculty to secure extramural funding for an innovative and sustainable extension and research program.
• Participate in graduate student mentoring and education.
• Provide dissemination of results through Cooperative Extension and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Assist in other departmental tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science or a related field.
• Record of conducting research on forage production practices, with emphasis on novel approaches supporting grassland and pasture systems.
• Evidence of innovative thinking, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and collaboration with faculty, students, and industry stakeholders.
• Experience with Extension programming or working with farmers, ideally one year in forages and animal agriculture production systems.
• Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding and publish in refereed journals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Location: Athens, Georgia

Final date to receive applications: September 29, 2025 (full consideration)

Position Details:

• Classification:
  Assistant Professor
• FLSA:
  Faculty;
  Rank:
  Assistant Professor;
  Status:
  Tenure Track
• Contract Type:
  Academic (9 months)
• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop Science or related field
• Years of experience: 1 year in forages and animal agriculture production systems and 1 year in Extension programming
• Security Access:
  Yes (requires credit check)

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