Assistant Professor of Horticultural Cropping Systems
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Location: Painter, VA 23420
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Assistant Professor of Horticultural Cropping Systems
Job no: 532664
Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Eastern Shore AREC
Location: Painter, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Job Description
Virginia Tech is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor of Commercial Vegetable Horticulture (9-month, tenure track position, 50% Research, 50% Extension) to be located at the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center (ESAREC) (https://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/eastern-shore.html); which is located on the Virginia portion of the Delmarva Peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The position will have academic affiliation with the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech (SPES; https://spes.vt.edu). Specific responsibilities will be to develop an innovative, nationally recognized research and extension program focused on commercial horticulture for vegetables and other potential crops for the Eastern Shore, Northern Neck, Southeast Virginia, and other parts of the Commonwealth where vegetable production is important. Large acreage vegetable crops include snap bean, potato, tomato, pumpkin, broccoli, among others. Programs should advance understanding of varieties, fumigation, irrigation, high tunnels, equipment, and introduce new crops to our state. Innovative technologies, to develop management practices, should be utilized within the SmartFarm Innovation NetworkTM (https://caia.cals.vt.edu/index.html). The incumbent is expected to secure funding to develop and implement a sustainable and dynamic program with targets to innovate current production systems, produce higher yield and/or high-quality vegetable products, and lead team efforts to increase vegetable economic outputs in Virginia. Research should be applicable to grower needs and publishable in refereed journals.
Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and collaborate well with producers, farm consultants, researchers, extension agents, agribusiness personnel, and government agencies to develop and deliver educational programs. Scholarship must be demonstrated through peer-reviewed research and extension publications, recruiting, and advising graduate students, and securing extramural funding to support research and extension programs. Prior to employment, candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Horticulture or a closely related field. Knowledge of production agriculture is expected.
Applications will be accepted online at jobs.vt.edu. Required application materials include: 1) cover letter summarizing qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) graduate transcripts, 4) statement of current research and extension interests (no longer than 2 pages), and 5) full contact information for four professional references. All inquiries concerning this position should be directed to the ESAREC Director, Dr. Mark Reiter, mreiter@vt.edu. Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status; or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose their compensation or compensation of other employees, or applicants, or any other basis protected by law.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Horticulture, Crop Science, Agronomy or closely related field
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with producers, farm consultants, researchers, Extension agents, agribusiness personnel, and government agencies in the development and delivery of educational programs.
Experience planning and implementing research
Record of peer-reviewed publication
Preferred Qualifications
Successful grantsmanship
Teaching and/or team leadership experience
Extension education and publication record
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$85,000 - $100,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
April 23, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Mark Reiter at mreiter@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: March 12, 2025
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Job no: 532664
Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Eastern Shore AREC
Location: Painter, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Job Description
Virginia Tech is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor of Commercial Vegetable Horticulture (9-month, tenure track position, 50% Research, 50% Extension) to be located at the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center (ESAREC) (https://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/eastern-shore.html); which is located on the Virginia portion of the Delmarva Peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The position will have academic affiliation with the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech (SPES; https://spes.vt.edu). Specific responsibilities will be to develop an innovative, nationally recognized research and extension program focused on commercial horticulture for vegetables and other potential crops for the Eastern Shore, Northern Neck, Southeast Virginia, and other parts of the Commonwealth where vegetable production is important. Large acreage vegetable crops include snap bean, potato, tomato, pumpkin, broccoli, among others. Programs should advance understanding of varieties, fumigation, irrigation, high tunnels, equipment, and introduce new crops to our state. Innovative technologies, to develop management practices, should be utilized within the SmartFarm Innovation NetworkTM (https://caia.cals.vt.edu/index.html). The incumbent is expected to secure funding to develop and implement a sustainable and dynamic program with targets to innovate current production systems, produce higher yield and/or high-quality vegetable products, and lead team efforts to increase vegetable economic outputs in Virginia. Research should be applicable to grower needs and publishable in refereed journals.
Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and collaborate well with producers, farm consultants, researchers, extension agents, agribusiness personnel, and government agencies to develop and deliver educational programs. Scholarship must be demonstrated through peer-reviewed research and extension publications, recruiting, and advising graduate students, and securing extramural funding to support research and extension programs. Prior to employment, candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Horticulture or a closely related field. Knowledge of production agriculture is expected.
Applications will be accepted online at jobs.vt.edu. Required application materials include: 1) cover letter summarizing qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) graduate transcripts, 4) statement of current research and extension interests (no longer than 2 pages), and 5) full contact information for four professional references. All inquiries concerning this position should be directed to the ESAREC Director, Dr. Mark Reiter, mreiter@vt.edu. Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status; or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose their compensation or compensation of other employees, or applicants, or any other basis protected by law.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Horticulture, Crop Science, Agronomy or closely related field
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with producers, farm consultants, researchers, Extension agents, agribusiness personnel, and government agencies in the development and delivery of educational programs.
Experience planning and implementing research
Record of peer-reviewed publication
Preferred Qualifications
Successful grantsmanship
Teaching and/or team leadership experience
Extension education and publication record
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$85,000 - $100,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
April 23, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Mark Reiter at mreiter@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: March 12, 2025
Applications close:
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