University of Vermont
Burlington, VT, USA
The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension seeks applicants for an Extension Assistant Professor of Agronomy to develop a crop and soil focused applied education, outreach, and research program that benefits a diverse agricultural community in Vermont. This is a union-represented, 12-month, 0.80 FTE faculty position with the opportunity to increase to 1.0 FTE through grants and/or teaching. UVM Extension is especially interested in candidates who can cultivate a statewide extension program (with focus in Champlain and Connecticut River Valleys) that ensures economically viable agricultural production while balancing environment and natural resource protection and priorities.
The successful candidate will advance the development and implementation of educational outreach that promotes sustainable crop and soil management, economics, and ecosystem services. For greatest success, this is anticipated to include fostering relationships with agricultural...