Assistant​/Associate Professor – Forage Agronomy

Assistant/Associate Professor Forage Agronomy

Job No: 539545

Work Type: Full time

Location: Hardee (Ona, FL)

Job Summary

This 12‑month tenure‑accruing position is split 60% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 40% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service). The incumbent will develop, lead and disseminate an environmentally sound, sustainable forage agronomy research and education program for Florida’s livestock industry.

• Conduct innovative research on subtropical forage‑crop management, evaluating potential perennial grasses and legumes.
• Perform basic and applied forage research including establishment, maintenance, grazing management and utilization of forages.
• Integrate artificial intelligence tools into forage management solutions.
• Collaborate with state, regional and county extension faculty and stakeholders, especially the Florida Cattlemen’s Association.
• Participate in undergraduate and graduate education: chair or serve on graduate committees, supervise theses, dissertations and undergraduate research.
• Secure contract and grant funding and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.

• Doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Agronomy or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to obtain extramural funding.
• Commitment to the mission of the Land‑Grant system and UF core values.
• Proof of teaching or educational experience is desirable.
• Post‑doctoral experience is preferred; experience writing for a lay audience and working with clientele is highly valued.

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