Extension Faculty
Current Job Openings
Requisition Number: SP522862
TITLE: Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture - Viticulture
RESPONSIBILITIES: A twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position is available in the Department of Horticulture in the College of Agriculture to provide leadership for a statewide Extension (60%) and research (40%) program in support of the grape and wine industry. Program activities will include but are not limited to: (1) providing leadership for the statewide viticulture Extension program concentrating on County Extension Agent training and integrated crop management education for growers and (2) conducting production system research in cooperation with other horticulture faculty as well as faculty in entomology, plant pathology and agricultural economics. The individual would lead the UK College of Agriculture interface with the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council and related industry associations. The individual is also expected to secure extramural funds in collaboration with other faculty to support this program.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in viticulture or pomology is required. Experience with viticulture in the eastern US is desirable. The individual should possess the ability to function within a team and communicate effectively. The ability to use electronic media for educational program delivery is expected.
LOCATION: University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture on the Lexington campus.
SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS: Salary open and competitive. A 403-B retirement plan and group health and life insurance are available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2008 or until a qualified applicant is found. Applications must be submitted on line at: http://www.uky.edu/UKjobs/, using the position title above.
CONTACT: Dr. Dewayne Ingram, Chair
Department of Horticulture
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
(859) 257-1758
e-mail: dingram@uky.edu
The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer.
Requisition Number: SP522811
TITLE: Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture – Sustainable Vegetable and Fruit Crops
RESPONSIBILITIES: A twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position is available in the Department of Horticulture in the College of Agriculture to develop a statewide Extension education and applied research program in support of Kentucky’s commercial vegetables and fruit industry. The approximate assignment of the position will be 85% Extension and 15% research. Programs will emphasize integrated and sustainable production systems. This position will provide leadership to the interdepartmental program related to commercial vegetable production and contribute to the efforts in commercial fruit crops. Educational resource material development, county agent training, publication of applied research results in peer-reviewed journals and extramural program support are expected.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. in horticulture or plant science with knowledge related to commercial vegetables and/or fruit crop production is required. The individual should possess the ability to function within a team and to communicate effectively.
LOCATION: University of Kentucky Research and Education Center, Princeton, Kentucky.
This is a multi-disciplinary, modern agricultural research and education center on 1,500 acres in western Kentucky with18 faculty, 36 professionals and 22 farm staff members.
SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS: Salary open and competitive. A 403-B retirement plan and group health and life insurance available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2008 or until a qualified applicant is found. Applications must be submitted on line at: http://www.uky.edu/UKjobs/, using the position title above.
CONTACT: Dr. Dewayne Ingram, Chair
Department of Horticulture
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
(859) 257-1758
e-mail: dingram@uky.edu
The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer.