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Extension Area Specialist/Cropping Systems - NDSU Extension Service |
| CLOSING DATE: |
Screening will begin May 16, 2008, and continue until a suitable candidate is found. |
| LOCATION: |
The area specialist will have primary crop production educational program responsibilities in the northwest/north central part of North Dakota. Headquarters for this position is the NDSU-North Central Research Extension Center (NCREC), located one mile south of Minot, North Dakota. Minot is a city of 35,000 in north central North Dakota. The area is noted for small grain, oilseed, and livestock production. Minot is the home of Minot State University which is a comprehensive public university offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs. Minot is an All American City with excellent health, educational, recreational, and community facilities and a modern international airport. More information about the area is located at http://minotchamber.org/community/. |
| DESCRIPTION: |
The area specialist will provide crop production education and information about small grain, oil, and pulse crops grown in the region. The NCREC Director will provide supervision for this position.
This position includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for the identification, assessment, coordination, and delivery of crop production programs in the region. Assist in providing leadership and assistance to statewide crop production related programs. This will be accomplished through cooperation with appropriate area and state extension specialists, research faculty, extension agents, and NCREC staff and faculty. Provide program leadership for at least one major crop and weed science program effort with regional/statewide emphasis.
- Provide special program leadership emphasis in crop production information.
- Provide crop and weed science information to producers, extension agents, and industry personnel through personal contact and a variety of educational media including meetings, field days, news releases, videos, publication, electronic delivery, and other methods as appropriate.
- Communicate with other extension specialists and appropriate research extension center researchers and producers about issues that need new or additional research. When appropriate, provide leadership for the development of demonstration and applied research as an educational tool to address the needs of clientele.
- Collaborate with agencies, industry, crop organizations, and crop commodity groups, as appropriate, to teach and provide comprehensive cropping systems programming.
- Secure grant funding to support research projects and other programming efforts.
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| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: |
- Master’s degree in crop and weed science or closely related discipline.
- Course work and experience in agronomy, crop disease, crop insect, and weed management.
- Ability to demonstrate professional and technical competency in crop and weed science.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with and commitment to enhancing skills in anticipatory planning, needs assessment, interdisciplinary program delivery, networking and coalition building, program evaluation, and distance learning strategies.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in working with varied audiences, with individuals and groups, as a team member.
- Demonstrated skills in computer, data analysis and presentation, web-based education and communication, and other electronic equipment usage.
- Valid driver’s license.
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| PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: |
- Ph.D. in crop and weed science or related discipline.
- Work experience in an extension and/or land grant university system.
- Experience with Midwest or Northern Great Plains agriculture.
- Documented success in securing grant funds.
- Active Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) status.
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| SALARY: |
Salary competitive, depending upon qualifications and experience. Benefits
include group health, disability and life insurance; TIAA-CREF retirement plan;
Worker's Compensation; annual and sick leave according to University policy; and
Federal Civil Service benefits for those currently covered under the Federal
CSRS system (FERS coverage cannot be transferred to the University). Information
on employment benefits is available at (http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/human-resources/comp/emp.oppbenefitsindex.shtml). |
| TO APPLY: |
For full consideration, individuals interested in applying should submit the following materials to the address below:
- NDSU Extension Service application form is available by clicking the link or contacting the NCREC District Director's office, see contact information below.
- Letter discussing how the stated qualifications are met.
- Current resume
- Academic transcripts (photocopy acceptable)
- Three current reference statements form is available by clicking the link or contacting the NCREC District Director's office, see contact information below.
- List containing the names, complete mailing addresses and telephone numbers of three additional persons familiar with your professional training and/or experience.
Director’s Office
North Central Research Extension Center
5400 Hwy. 83 S
Minot , ND 58701-7662
Tel: 701/857-7679
Fax: 701/857-7676
e-mail: donna.arnott@ndsu.edu
NDSU is an equal opportunity institution. Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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The NDSU Extension Service extends education to North Dakota residents of all ages and walks of life through its county offices, research extension centers and the main campus of North Dakota State University. Extension's purpose is to create learning partnerships that help adults and youth enhance their lives and communities. Special emphasis is placed on strengthening agriculture and developing the potential of youth, adults and communities. Efforts are funded by county, state and federal government. Information about the county or department this position is a part of may be found at this address on the World Wide Web: http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/jobs.htm. North Dakota State University is an equal opportunity institution.
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