Precision Agriculture Technologies Extension Specialist - Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Description

·         Develop, deliver and evaluate an externally funded row crop Precision Agriculture Technology Extension Program employing innovative teaching methodologies adapted to a diverse audience of producers, Extension Agents, professional consultants, as well as state, regional, national, and international leaders.

·         Acquire extramural funding to support an applied research Program for row crop Precision Agriculture Technologies that supports BESS graduate student education and publication of research results.

·         Work collaboratively with BESS Research and Extension faculty and professional partners to translate and teach advancements in Precision Agriculture Technologies to a producer audience.

·         Publish timely and relevant peer reviewed Extension and journal articles and BESS Extension fact sheets.

·         Collaboratively develop and field test or demonstrate row crop Precision Agriculture Technologies within a multidisciplinary team in focus areas that could include but are not limited to crop sensing systems, “smart” sprayers/applicators for nutrients, herbicides, and pesticides, harvesters, and field mapping and yield monitoring systems.

·         Develop collaborative and advisory relationships with agricultural producers, BESS Research and Extension faculty, Extension Agents and Specialists, and equipment manufacturers.

·         Provide leadership to state-level 4-H youth programs, including the 4-H Electric Camp.

·         Participate in the service activities of the Department, Institute, University and profession.

Qualifications

Ph.D., or ABD with an expected completion date before August 1, 2025, in Biosystems, Biological, or Agricultural Engineering preferred; Ph.D. in other disciplines will be considered only if the applicant has a BS or MS degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology/Mechanization. Professional Engineer license/license eligibility is desired. Candidates for Assistant Professor must demonstrate an ability to conduct Extension Outreach and Education and to publish peer reviewed journal and Extension articles that focus on the development, application, and evaluation of row crop Precision Agriculture Technologies. Candidates for Associate Professor must demonstrate development of an externally funded Extension and Applied Research Program in row crop Precision Agriculture Technologies.

Application Instructions

Applicant screening begins November 1, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. To apply, use the position apply.interfolio.com/155784 to submit a current CV, a 1-page letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, official transcripts, and three letters of reference. For questions, contact Dr. Shawn Hawkins, Search Committee Chair, at shawkins@utk.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.