Assistant / Associate Professor of Agronomy Print Assistant / Associate Professor of Agronomy Salary $71,650.00 - $84,063.00 Annually Location Normal Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202300707 Department Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences Opening Date 11/10/2025 Description Benefits Questions Description Summary:The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) in the College of Agricultural,
Life and Natural Sciences (CALNS) at Alabama A&M University is seeking faculty member in the field of Agronomy. The Assistant Professor of Agronomy position is a nine-month tenure track appointment with 50% Teaching and 50% Research, with an additional three-month summer research employment. Initial research funding will be available. The rank and tenure-status of the position is negotiable based on
qualifications.The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) includes undergraduate programs in Environmental Science, and Forestry. Graduate programs include Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Plant and Soil Science. Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Primary focus will be teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in traditional and online formats in Crop Science. Lawn
and Turfgrass Management, Plant/Crop Physiology, Plant Ecology, Weed Science, Seed Biology and Seed Production Technology. Additional courses may be developed, depending on the candidate's interests and expertise.Actively engage in student recruitment and retention programs and be willing to travel to local high schools and recruitment events The individual is expected to conduct crop production research in the
greenhouse, high tunnel and open field.Advise and assist graduate students in their thesis/dissertation research.Develop relations, communicate and interact with agricultural community and work closely with small-farm development centerThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with undergraduate and graduate students; serve on department, college and
university committees, as well as advise undergraduate clubs. Ability to integrate basic and applied research in agronomy, field, vegetable, and specialty crops, sustainable organic, agroforestry, and climate-smart agriculture, and emerging agricultural technologies.Other duties assigned. Typical Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):Earned doctorate in agronomy or
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