Date of posting here Feb 3, 2008 Type of position Extension outreach Employer Cornell Cooperative Extension St. Lawrence County Location Canton, NY Salary TBD Closing date of competition Applications will be reviewed beginning 2/29/08, or until an acceptable pool of applicants has been identified. Date position available ASAP Description of duties Cornell Cooperative Extension St. Lawrence County (Canton, NY) is searching for a full time Agronomy and Field Crops Educator. Provide planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of a quality agronomy and field crop program within St. Lawrence County with occasional responsibilities across the Northern New York region while under the supervision of the agriculture issue leader. The agronomy and field crops educator will develop programming in their area of responsibility to represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, volunteers and agri-businesses while connecting Cornell faculty and working collaboratively with a team of extension professionals and other external resource people. Educator will provide recommendations, advice, and education in areas of expertise in agronomy and field crops. See http://hosts.cce.cornell.edu/admin/careerops/pa461.htm for the complete PD. Qualifications sought This position requires an earned master's degree in agronomy and/or soil science from an accredited institution. Successful candidates should have college level courses in crop and forage production, plant pathology, entomology, weed science and soils. Production agriculture experience and/or college level course work related to livestock production, horticulture, agricultural engineering, farm management and accounting are desirable. **Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Application procedure   Submit what letter of intent, resume, and transcripts Submit to PA#461, Box 26, Kennedy Hall, Cornell U, Ithaca, NY 14853 Additional Information Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.