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JOB TITLE:
Assistant Professor, Extension Specialist - Agronomy and Crop Science
JOB PURPOSE:
The Department of Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming is seeking applicants for an assistant professor, Extension Specialist position in agronomy or crop science specializing in agricultural technology. This is an 11-month, tenure-track faculty position with appointments in Extension, research, and teaching. The successful applicant will have the option of being located on the main campus in Laramie, or at one of the University of Wyoming Research and Extension Centers in Sheridan, Powell, or Lingle, WY.
Agriculture is currently undergoing a digital revolution. Autonomous robotics, aerial scouting with satellites and UAVs, and ever-increasing applications of precision agriculture are becoming commonplace on farms across the country. Vast amounts of data are being collected and analyzed to improve crop production efficiency and to lower the environmental footprint of agriculture. The successful candidate for this position will understand the current landscape of how technology impacts the plant protection and crop science industries and will provide extension support and teach in at least one of the following areas of current and future ag technology development:
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an extension and research program in an area of agronomy or crop science which incorporates modern and novel technologies. This faculty member will help extend UW's focus on data science and computing to relevant stakeholders and may interact closely with faculty in the School of Computing, WyGISC (Wyoming Geographical Information Sciences), and others, in addition to collaborations with Plant Sciences faculty and collaborators at community colleges. Coursework (1 to 2 courses per year, in consultation with the Department Head) will be offered online or through hybrid online/on-site labs in collaboration with colleagues at the UW R&E Centers.
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Resources available to this position include four research and extension centers located across the state.
Laramie :
Lingle:
Powell:
Sheridan:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Remote Work Eligibility:
This position requires the successful candidate to be available to work on-site, but the candidate will be able to select from the main Laramie campus or one of three R&E Centers for their duty location.
Minimum Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Required Materials:
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This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by April 16, 2023 will receive full consideration.
Hiring Statement:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
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Employee Benefits:
The University of Wyoming offers excellent retirement and health benefits. To learn more about these benefits, visit .
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit
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