Assistant Professor and Soil and Water Managementand Conservation Specialist
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, Oklahoma The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the Division ofAgricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State Universityinvites applications for the position of Assistant Professor and Soil and WaterManagement and Conservation Specialist. This position is an 11-month, tenure-trackposition located on the main campus in Stillwater with 85% Extension and 15%research responsibilities.
Position Description

The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognizedinterdisciplinary extension program, supported through extramural funding, toeducate and equip natural resource managers and other stakeholders to betterunderstand, appreciate, manage, and conserve soil and water resources. The extensionprogram will address both rural and urban soil management issues such as soilerosion, compaction, tillage, soil health, carbon storage and credits,salinity, greenhouse gas emissions, ecosystem services and on-site wastedisposal. The program will also address rural and urban water management issuessuch as reducing losses of sediment and nutrients by runoff and leaching, increasing water use efficiency in rainfed croppingsystems, and ways to improve soil water storage. The successful candidate should be willing and able toaddress soil and water issues across Oklahoma's diverse ecosystems includingrainfed cropland, irrigated cropland, pasture, rangeland, and forests. Thecandidate will lead OSU efforts in hosting state and national Land Judgingcompetitions and will coach the soil judging team. The successful candidatewill establish an externally funded applied research program that supports theextension mission. The individual will assist with graduate student recruitment,advising, mentoring, and retention.  Thesuccessful candidate should have a demonstrated ability to work cooperativelywith a diverse faculty and to secure extramural research funding.


Qualifications
* Ph.D. in Soil Science, Water Resources, Agronomy, or closely related field
*Strong communicationskills with the ability to effectively communicate to scientific andnon-scientific audiences orally and in writing
* Commitment to working effectively and collaboratively with faculty in Plant and Soil Sciences and across the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
* Ability to identify and aggressively pursue external funding for research and extension efforts
* Demonstrated ability to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journalsPreference will be given toindividuals with:
* Experience with Extension program development and assessment
* Evidence of ability to secure external funding sources  
* Experience in teaching and/or coaching Land/Soil Judging



Employment Conditions

This is an 11-monthtenure track faculty position. The position will be filled by July 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Whileapplications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been identified,interested parties are encouraged to submit their information by March 29,2024.





About the Department

TheDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences includes a diverse group of 25 facultyalong with support staff, postdocs, and graduate and undergraduate students whoare 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



Application

Formalapplications are via electronic submission at https://jobs.okstate.edu; searchfor req17240.
* A letter of application that includes qualifications, associated relevant extension and research activities, and vision for the position.
* Curriculum vita
* A separate statement of research interests and philosophy
* A separate statement of extension interests and philosophy
* A copy of transcripts
* A listing of three references, with telephone number and e-mail address, for those who may be contacted for additional informationFor more informationabout this position, contact Dr. Wade Thomason Department Head at 405.744.6130,wade.thomason@okstate.edu or Dr. Tyson Ochsner, Professor and Search and ScreenCommittee Chair, at tyson.ochsner@okstate.eduReview of applications will begin April 1, 2024. For best/fullconsideration, please submit all materials by March 29, 2024. Review ofapplications will continue until suitable candidates are selected. To learn more about OSU Agriculture and Stillwater, visit thesewebsites.
* https://agriculture.okstate.edu
* https://agresearch.okstate.edu
* https://extension.okstate.edu
* https://www.okstate.edu
* https://www.visitstillwater.org
* https://www.stillwaterchamber.org



Equal Employment Opportunity

Oklahoma State University, as anequal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state lawsregarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.  Oklahoma StateUniversity is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individualsand does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, nationalorigin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programsand activities, and/or admissions.  For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu.