Vacancy: Director/Agro Meteorology Position at Washington State University

Job Title

Director/Scientist/Extension Specialist in Agro-Meteorology

Job Category:

Administration, Extension, Faculty *Discipline:

General Plant Pathology

Job Description

Washington State University’s Agricultural Weather Network (AgWeatherNet) seeks applicants for a Director/tenured faculty position, 80% Agricultural Research Center and 20% Extension in Agro-Meteorology, located at the WSU Irrigated Agriculture Research & Extension Center (IAREC) in Prosser, WA.

Job Requirements

Required: Earned Ph.D. in agricultural sciences related discipline such as agrometeorology, plant pathology,entomology, biological systems engineering, horticulture, soil science and a minimum 5 years of experience in agricultural meteorology, with documented experience in agricultural meteorology related to agro-ecosystems, crop, insect, and/or disease modeling or forecasting. Demonstrated record of effective and visionary leadership. Demonstrated supervisory and administrative experience appropriate to directorship of this statewide program. Record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals suitable forappointment as Professor or Associate Professor.Desired:Demonstrated ability to conduct effective outreach activities and interactions with client groups and stakeholders. Record of successful participation on multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to conduct quality research publishable in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and secure extramural funding. Demonstrated ability to develop and work with other research scientists and extension educators in conducting effective educational and field demonstration programs. Demonstrated skills in program, budget, and personnelmanagement. The successful candidate will participate in graduate education and mentor graduate students.

Instructions for sending job materials:

Letter of application addressing qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and arrange for three letters of reference direct from the referees, which explicitly address each of the qualifications. For a complete position description, including responsibilities and application instructions, visit  http://www.hrs.wsu.edu/employment/fapvacancies.aspx  (search #5230). Send to: Dr. Doug Walsh, Washington State University, 24106 N Bunn Rd., Prosser, WA