Bozeman
Faculty Position
Vacancy Announcement
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Montana State University Bozeman Faculty Position Vacancy Announcement |
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| Search Number | 8576-2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Starting Date | Upon completion of the search process. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Salary | Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits accorded by Montana State University include TIAA/CREF retirement, group health and life insurance plans, voluntary tax-sheltered annuity programs, Social Security, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, University wellness program, sick and annual leave. This is a 12-month tenure track position funded by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) with research (80%), outreach (10%) and service (10%) responsibilities in the Department of Research Centers of Montana State University. The incumbent will be evaluated for promotion and tenure according to procedures described in the MSU Faculty Handbook, College of Agriculture, and Department of Research Centers Criteria and Standards for Review, Tenure and Promotion (http://www2.montana.edu/policy/faculty_handbook/ | ||||||||||||||||||
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Departmental Information |
The Northern Agriculture Research Center (NARC), established in 1915, is one of seven, off-campus research centers in the Department of Research Centers administered by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station/College of Agriculture at Montana State University. It is located in north central Montana, seven miles southwest of Havre (pop. 10,000). NARC consists of 2,000 deeded acres and 1,000 leased acres at headquarters with an additional 3,960 acres of grazing land located in the nearby Bears Paw Mountains. Current livestock research includes beef cattle breeding, feedlot nutrition, rangeland grazing behavior, and livestock pest management. Current crop research includes site-specific crop management, dryland cropping systems, cereal grains, forages, oilseeds, plant nutrition and crop pest management. The Center staff consists of three faculty scientists, three research associates, and eight permanent support personnel. Additional information about the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, the Department of Research Centers NARC may be found by accessing MSU's College of Agriculture web page at the research center website at http://ag.montana.edu/narc/ | ||||||||||||||||||
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Duties and Responsibilities |
Develop a field-oriented research program to investigate precision nutrient management practices utilizing remote sensing, GIS, GPS and other technologies to account for spatial variability in soil fertility and crop productivity across cropping systems relative to Montana and the Northern Great Plains. Research will have the objective of improving nutrient use efficiency, soil and water conservation, pest management and economic returns in these predominately smallgrain based cropping systems. The individual is expected to cooperate with other scientists, extension personnel, farmers, and related private industry, advisory and commodity groups to develop research priorities and assist in developing management recommendations. The individual must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Expectations for scholarship include publication in refereed journals, presentation at scientific and producer meetings, and development of extension-related materials. Opportunities exist to participate in graduate student education. In supporting these endeavors, the individual is expected to secure extramural funds from state, regional, and/or national sources. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Required Qualifications |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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The Successful Candidate Will |
be a dynamic scientist and educator who will (i) help MSU continue to provide outstanding research, teaching, and service, (ii) have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with research and extension personnel, faculty, students, stakeholders, (iii) have excellent written and oral communication skills, and (iv) work cooperatively with people of diverse backgrounds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Application Procedure |
Screening will begin September 1, 2008 and continue until a
suitable candidate is found. To apply, submit: 1) a letter of
application describing how their training, expertise, talents and
experiences uniquely qualify them to fulfill the required and
preferred qualifications for the position, 2) a resume or
curriculum vitae, 3) transcripts of all university academic work,
and 4) names, addresses, e-mail and phone numbers of 3 to 5
professional references. Please note: Electronic or faxed
applications WILL NOT be accepted. A CD is requested with
applications materials in .PDF (see below for address). Submit
materials to:
Chair, Precision Soil Fertility Management | ||||||||||||||||||