Previous JobJob TitleAssistant Professor/Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Next JobApply for JobJob ID2959848 Business UnitNorth Dakota State University LocationFargo Posted09/02/2026 Full/Part TimeFull-Time DepartmentExt Plant Science Close DateOpen Until Filled Add to My Favorite JobsEmail this Job Position Information Description & Details:This is a 12-month, tenure-track position (70% Extension, 20% research, and
10% service) in the Department of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University. The position is jointly funded by North Dakota State University (NDSU) and the University of Minnesota (U of M). The incumbent will be based at NDSU and expected to work in both North Dakota and Minnesota. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of Extension and applied research programs focused on weed
management and cropping systems for sugarbeet production. Responsibilities include developing educational materials and programs for producers, industry professionals, and Extension personnel; conducting applied research; publishing results in peer-reviewed journals and Extension publications; delivering science-based recommendations to support successful sugarbeet production; and pursuing extramural funding. The
incumbent will build collaborative partnerships (including equipment and resources) with NDSU faculty and staff, specifically in the NDSU Departments of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology; with the University of Minnesota; the Sugarbeet Research and Education Board; USDA sugarbeet researchers; allied industry partners in the sugarbeet industry; and sugarbeet cooperatives. Extension
programming will use a variety of delivery methods, including print and digital publications, web resources, presentations, field days, workshops, radio, television, and virtual platforms. Additional responsibilities include coordinating Extension and research activities across department and college faculty and Extension agents across a range of agronomic disciplines, and advising graduate students.Hiring Range:
$85,000 +Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations. Minimum Qualifications:An earned PhD in weed science, crop science, agronomy, or a related field by the hire date.Demonstrated experience in applied crop production and/or in weed management.Demonstrated ability to work
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