Date of posting here August 10, 2010 Type of position Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty Position in the Department of Agronomy Employer University of Wisconsin-Madison Location Madison, Wisconsin Salary Minimum $70,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Closing date of competition October 1st, 2010 Date position available November 1st, 2010 Description of duties The Department of Agronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a Faculty position in Cropping Systems Weed Scientist. This Faculty position, at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, carries a commitment to the three important functions of resident instruction, research, and outreach/extension, as well as professional and university service as appropriate to Faculty rank. The successful candidate will provide critical design and delivery of extension programming related to weed science in agronomic cropping systems. They will be expected to integrate agroecological principles into new approaches for weed management in corn, soybean, and small grain crops, and to generate novel information on herbicide-resistant weed management, water quality, food security, and other agroecosystem services. The individual's approaches must encompass the economic, ecological, and social aspects of the farm and local community, the biodiversity of our agroecosystems, and use cropping system design (e.g. crop diversity, cropping sequence, and tillage system) to impose multiple tactics on weeds for their effective, long-term management. Research efforts are expected to form the foundation for a strong extension program that aids county extension faculty members in the Agricultural and Natural Resources program area, in the Community, Natural Resources, and Economic Development program area, with federal and state agencies, and with Wisconsin growers. Research efforts are also expected to significantly contribute to graduate student training in agronomy and agroecology. The incumbent will also provide instruction in cropping system weed science as needed for undergraduate and graduate courses. Qualifications sought Ph.D. required in Agronomy, Weed Science or a closely related discipline. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Agronomy, Weed Science, or a closely related discipline a strong understanding of crop and weed ecology a strong understanding of weed management practices a demonstrated ability to organize and lead extension/outreach activities an ability and self-motivation to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with agricultural producers and professionals, research and extension faculty, and regulatory agency personnel a demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding. Associate Professor candidates must posses experience and scholarly credentials suitable for appointment with tenure at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Contact for additional information Shawn Conley; head of the search committee. spconley@wisc.edu 608 262-7975 Application procedure   Submit what please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #64923 Submit to William Tracy Department Of Agronomy 1575 Linden Drive Madison WI 53706 Email: wftracy@wisc.edu Phone: 608-262-2587 Additional Information Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. ) NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.