Assistant/Associate Professor in Natural Resource Management Apply now Job no: 492784 Work type: Temporary Grant-P14, Full-Time Location: Administration – Orangeburg, SC Categories: Faculty The Department of Agriculture in the College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences at South Carolina State University invites applications for a joint appointment position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in
Natural Resource Management. The position has a 50% teaching appointment within the Department of Agriculture and a 50% extension/research appointment through 1890 Research & Extension. The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing the department's mission of providing high-quality education, conducting impactful research, and delivering relevant extension programming to the agricultural community
of South Carolina and beyond. Responsibilities: Teaching (50%): First year responsibilities will include development of a new degree program in Natural Resource Management and associated courses. Upon final approval of the new degree program, 50% teaching plus 50% research and Extension will be required Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Natural Resource Management, which may include but are not limited to:
soil science, plant science, plant breeding and genetics, horticulture, agronomy, natural resource management and/or environmental resilience to extreme weather events. Develop and update course curricula, syllabi, and teaching materials to reflect current industry practices and scientific advancements. Advise and mentor undergraduate students, including academic advising, career counseling, and fostering student
success in agricultural disciplines. Participate in departmental and university committees related to curriculum development, student affairs, and academic policy. Potentially develop and teach graduate-level courses if a graduate program is established. Serve as graduate advisor in graduate program if established. Extension & Research (50%): Extension: Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative Extension programs
in Natural Resource Management (NRM) tailored to the needs of limited-resource farmers, small producers, youth, and other stakeholders in South Carolina. Focus areas may include soil health, sustainable/regenerative/precision crop production, control environment agriculture, alternative marketing strategies, and value-added agriculture. Conduct field demonstrations, workshops, trainings, and educational events across
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