Assistant Professor - Extension Soil Scientist and SWFAL Director at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

 

Assistant Professor - Extension Soil Scientist/SWFAL Director 
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, Oklahoma 
 





TheDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences in the Division of Agricultural Sciencesand Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University invites applications for theposition of Assistant Professor - Extension Soil Scientist/SWFAL Director. Thisposition is an 11-month, tenure-track position located on the main campus inStillwater, OK.
Position Description 

This position holds 75% Extension and 25% Research responsibilities. 

The successful candidate is expected to provide direction to theSoil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory (SWFAL). As the LaboratorySupervisor, responsibilities include but are not limited to, directinglaboratory operations to ensure the timely, reliable, and accurate analysis ofsoil, water, and plant samples; summarizing, reporting and interpreting theresults; and procurement of supplies and equipment. The incumbent willadminister all fiscal and personnel matters involving the laboratory. Theremaining portion of time will be devoted to: scholarly activities, such asestablishing an advanced state-of-the-art analytical facility; developing newand/or improved methodologies; refining diagnostic and analyticaltechniques-particularly those related to managing waste nutrients andmitigating impacts on soil health and water quality; and conducting in-servicetraining related to the interpretation and application of test results forextension field personnel. Additionally, the role involves collaborating oncooperative teams to create action programs based on systems concepts ofenvironmental management.
Qualifications 

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in soil science or closelyrelated field at the time of appointment with major emphasis on soil chemistryor chemical analysis. Effective oral and written communication skills thatreach both scientific and non-scientific audiences, commitment to workingeffectively and collaboratively with faculty in Plant and Soil Sciences andacross the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, ability toidentify and aggressively pursue external funding for research and extensionefforts; demonstrated ability to publish research findings in peer-reviewedjournals. Previous experience in extension and evidence of ability to secureexternal funding from competitive national funding are desired.
Employment Conditions 

This position is an 11-month,full-time tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of assistant professor.  11-month appointments run from July 1 throughMay 31.  Salarywill be based on qualifications and experience. There are lots of great reasons towork at OSU.  Check out ourcompetitive benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html.



About the Department 

TheDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences includes a diverse group of 25 facultyalong with support staff, post-docs, and graduate and undergraduate studentswho are dedicated to the Land Grant mission through research, teaching, andextension. Our faculty pride themselves on collegiality and are focused onensuring the success of our students, faculty, and stakeholders. Moreinformation can be found on our website www.pss.okstate.edu, Twitter:@OSUplantsoilsci or Facebook: @osu.pass.
To learn more about OSU, OSU Agriculture and Stillwater, visitthese websites.* https://agriculture.okstate.edu
* https://agresearch.okstate.edu
* https://extension.okstate.edu
* https://www.okstate.edu
* https://www.visitstillwater.org
* https://www.stillwaterchamber.org

Appl
ication 

Submit application materials to:  https://jobs.okstate.edu(Search by keyword: req17053)
Or visit https://hr.okstate.edu/talent-development-recruitment/recruitment/index.html

Applicants should submit:
* A letter ofapplication that includes qualifications, associated research and extensionactivities, and vision for the position.
* Curriculumvita
* A separatestatement of research interests and philosophy
* A separateExtension philosophy and interest statement
* A copy oftranscripts
A listing of three references, with telephone number and e-mailaddress, for those who may be contacted for additional information
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2024and the position will be filled by July 1, 2024 or as soon as a suitablecandidate is identified.


For more information about this position, contact Dr. ShipingDeng, Professor and Search and Screen Committee Chair, at shiping.deng@okstate.edu,405-744-9591; or Dr. Wade Thomason, Department Head atwade.thomason@okstate.edu, 405-744-6130.


Equal Employment Opportunity 

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regardingnon-discrimination and affirmative action.  Oklahoma State University iscommitted to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does notdiscriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteranstatus with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/oradmissions.  For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu. Apply Now