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Forage Position at Missouri
Dear Colleagues:
Please note the following position that is available. Jerry Nelson
Assistant Professor/State Extension Forage Specialist
Department of Agronomy
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri 65211
Position Description:
Tenure-track, 12-month faculty position in the Department of Agronomy on
the Columbia Campus with 70% extension and 30% research responsibilities.
Employer:
Department of Agronomy, Plant Science Unit, College of Agriculture, Food
and Natural Resources.
Responsibilities:
Lead in planning and conducting educational programs in forage production
and pasture ecology. The individual will establish an innovative,
extramurally funded research program on issues that are important to
Missouri in terms of pasture and forage management programs, especially
those that support the extension priorities. This position is part of a
broad-based team effort in research and education on forage-livestock issues
including environmental quality and involving inter-agency cooperation.
Participation in graduate student advisement is expected.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and
qualifications. The University has comprehensive benefits for group health,
life and disability insurance, and a vested retirement plan.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Agronomy, Range Science, or related discipline is required.
Experience in forage management, pasture ecology, and agricultural teaching
or extension education is desired. Demonstrated ability to develop programs
and work in research and extension teams. Excellent written and oral
communication skills are essential.
Availability:
Position can be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure:
Send curriculum vitae, official transcripts of all College or University
work, reprints of appropriate publications, and a letter of application to
Dr. C. Jerry Nelson, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Agronomy, 205
Curtis Hall, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, Phone
(573)882-2801, FAX (573)882=1467, E-mail nelson@psu.missouri.edu. Also
arrange for three letters of support to be sent to Dr. Nelson. Applications
will be accepted through June 15, 1997, or until a qualified candidate is
identified.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and specifically encourages applications from qualified women
and/or minorities.
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