Washington State University · 16 hours ago
Endowed Chair in Small Grains Extension and Research Weed Scientist
Pullman, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yrWashington State University is seeking a motivated extension specialist and researcher to join their Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. The role focuses on developing a nationally recognized extension program in Integrated Weed Management for small grains cropping systems, enhancing productivity and environmental quality while supporting Washington growers.
Construction
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop a nationally recognized extension program in Integrated Weed Management (IWM) focused on small grains cropping systems in Washington
Lead the Extension Dryland Cropping Systems team comprised of departmental and county-based extension faculty
Emphasize sustainable, integrated weed management strategies, incorporating both chemical and non-chemical control methods to address the weed challenges in small grain crops
Acquire competitive extramural funding from state, regional, and national agencies, and the agricultural industry to support a comprehensive extension and research program
Disseminate information by publishing in appropriate peer-reviewed journals and extension media, delivering presentations at scientific conferences and grower meetings, and using modern communication platforms
Work collaboratively with other researchers, extension professionals, private crop consultants, the grower community, and other stakeholders
Serve on CSS, CAHNRS, and WSU committees
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in weed science or a closely related field and an academic record and work experience sufficient to achieve tenure at the rank of associate professor or professor
Proven ability in extension program leadership, including planning, execution, delivery, and impact assessment, commensurate with career level
Demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments in research and extension, commensurate with career level
An academic record and work experience sufficient to be granted tenure and the academic rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at WSU. The rank of Associate Professor requires an established extension and research program that identifies the individual as a significant, independent contributor to their primary discipline with the potential for national distinction. Evidence includes (but is not limited to) documented evidence of program impact and clientele change of practice, stakeholder engagement, refereed publications, citations, externally funded grants, the presentation of papers at professional and stakeholder meetings, and the evaluation of the candidate's standing in the profession by at least four external referees
An academic record and work experience sufficient to be granted tenure and the academic rank of Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at WSU. The rank of Professor requires a national reputation and leadership in the faculty member's primary discipline area. Evidence includes (but is not limited to) documented evidence of program impact both regionally and nationally, clientele change of practice, stakeholder engagement, leadership opportunities, refereed publications, citations, externally funded grants, the presentation of papers at professional and stakeholder meetings, and the evaluation of the candidate's standing in the profession by at least four external referees
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of weed management systems
Demonstrated experience working in small grains systems
Demonstrated record of training graduate students in the field of weed science
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences in oral and written forms through refereed or non-refereed publications commensurate with career level
Record of competitive grant success and refereed publications commensurate with career level
Demonstrated knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques in weed science relevant to applied research, integrated management systems, and sustainable agriculture
Demonstrated ability to use the web to disseminate extension and research information
Demonstrated commitment to advancing the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Benefits
Paid sick and vacation leave
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
Retirement
Deferred compensation
Optional supplemental retirement accounts
Company
Washington State University
Washington State University is a nationally recognized land-grant research university, founded in Pullman in 1890.
Founded in 2007
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Anika Wottreng
Co-Founder and President of WSU German Club
Rachel Wong, Ph.D
Co-Founder of Summer Programming Camp for Middle School Students at WSU
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