Date of posting here October 28, 2009 Type of position The Division of Plant Sciences seeks applications for a 12-month, tenure-track assistant professor position as State Extension Specialist for Cereal Crops. The position is 75% extension and 25% research. Employer University of Missouri Columbia Location Columbia, Missouri Salary Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits Salary and Benefits: Benefits available include health, dental, life and disability insurance and a retirement plan. Closing date of competition open until filled Date position available 2010 Description of duties Responsibilities: The employee will be the primary contact for extension education information, technology transfer and programming regarding production of corn, wheat, small grains, sorghum and other cereal crops in Missouri. The specialist will provide statewide program leadership that assists, supports, and strengthens the work of other specialists and scientists; regional extension specialists; and producers and will work closely with industry representatives to facilitate technology transfer and adoption of best management practices. The appointee will work closely with producer organizations such as the Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Farm Bureau and with the appropriate state agencies such as the Missouri Department of Agriculture and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The successful candidate is expected to develop nationally recognized extension and applied research programs focused on sustainable production systems fo r corn, small grains, sorghum and other cereal crops. Responsibilities include development and implementation of an applied and relevant research program on topics that might include, but are not limited to, cultural practices, stress management, and grain quality and use. The appointee will be an active participant in a team of extension and research faculty members to develop interdisciplinary programs to support the industry. The appointee is expected to attract extra- and intra-mural funding to support extension and research programs, advise graduate students, and serve the department, division, college, university, and professional societies as appropriate. Qualifications sought The applicant must have a Ph.D. degree in Crop Science, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Weed Science, or related field. Prior experience with extension programming, evidence of scholarly accomplishments, and evidence of extramural grant support is desirable. Effective oral and written communications skills are required. Application procedure   Submit what Applications should include: electronic submission in Word or PDF format and a hard copy of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, transcripts and four letters of reference to PlantSci@missouri.edu. Submit to Hard copies should be mailed to Chair, State Cereal Crops Search Committee, Division of Plant Sciences, 1-41 Agriculture Bldg., University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Bill Wiebold, Chair, Search Committee, at 573-882-0621 or wieboldw@missouri.edu. Job Description #: 1506457; OARS File #: 080213. Additional Information Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010 and will continue until a qualified candidate is identified. For information related to the University's background check policy, HR 504, go to the Human Resources Policy Manual available at http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/hr/manual/ The University of Missouri-Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To request ADA accommodations, please contact our ADA coordinator. (V/TTY).