Assistant Professor Organic Agriculture
Kentucky State University

 TITLE: Assistant Professor of Organic AgricultureDEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture, Health and Natural ResourcesREPORTS TO: Chair, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural ResourcesCLASSIFICATION: Faculty-12 monthsEFFECTIVE DATE: TBDSTANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per weekEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt  JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Professor of Organic Agriculture is a tenure track position having teaching, research, and extension responsibilities related to organic agriculture and renewable energy. Teaching responsibilities will support the baccalaureate in Agriculture, Food, and Agriculture Degree (AFE) and the Masters of Science in Environmental Studies (MES) degree programs in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources (CAHNR). Research and extension projects should address the needs of organic farmers in Kentucky and strongly cooperate with the Organic Association of Kentucky.  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Teach undergraduate and graduate courses including Organic Agriculture, Agriculture and Energy, Introduction to Environmental Studies, and related areas.Develop an integrated research program in organic production agriculture.Identify new potential crops and cropping systems for organic production by small and limited resource farmers in Kentucky and the surrounding region.Conduct experiments on stakeholder farms and/or experimental stations to determine the best organic production systems for high-value crops.Develop cropping systems for high tunnel production systems in Kentucky and the surrounding region. Develop research proposals, conduct research, analyze research results, and publish results in areas important to organic agriculture, bioenergy, and related areas.Share research-based results with stakeholders through extension programs.Supervise graduate and undergraduate students engaged in applied research projects. Serve on committees for university, stakeholder groups, and professional associations. Work with small and limited resource farmers and underserved communities.Other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Candidates should be interest in integrated farming systems involving plants and animals.Candidates must demonstrate the potential for collaborative, integrated, multi-disciplinary research, granting, publishing, and stakeholder involvement.Preference will be given to candidates with a record of excellence in research and teaching and the ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the university setting;Ability to monitor or supervise laboratory researchAbility to work under deadlinesWill need a valid Driver’s License      SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does have supervisory responsibility.   OTHER DUTIES: Other related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. degree required in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science or related areas. WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to travel (25% and/or as needed)Able to conduct field work, including the collection of samples, from a range of environmentsOccasionally may need to move light equipment and carry supplies, publications, and needed equipment for demonstration and training programs. Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
  Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa    KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.