Extension Vegetable Specialist - Posting No. 1483
Date Posted
February 19, 2009
Employer
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Location
Eastern New York
Job Description
Specific Job Functions and Responsibilities
A. Program Development and Implementation (60%)
- Provide leadership for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs that addresses producer identified needs and opportunities. Emphasis is on vegetable production including: cultural practices, variety selection, soil, nutrient and water management, integrated pest management, and harvest management.
- Identify and demonstrate new production and management technology. Provide producers and industry with a framework to analyze production and management alternatives and to maximize profit opportunities based on emerging best-management practices, new varieties, consumer market demands, etc.
- Plan and implement educational programs utilizing a variety of methods including direct teaching through group experiences, mass media, newsletters, electronic technology, use of the internet and distance learning.
- Support the efforts of industry organizations and partners to extend production information.
B. Applied Research (20%)
- Initiate and conduct field demonstrations and in-depth applied research projects appropriate to the needs of commercial vegetable production in the Capital District Region.
- Initiate and participate in collaborative research projects with other university and extension faculty and staff.
C. Program Management (5%)
- Responsible for day-to-day program operations and fiscal accountability
- Individually and collaboratively explore and pursue new and additional funding sources to enhance and extend program opportunities
D. Professional Improvement (5%)
- Participate in professional development opportunities appropriate to program and personal skill enhancement
- Participate in related professional organizations
E. Program Evaluation (10%)
- Define and develop reporting mechanisms for producer-focused
Job Qualifications
Qualifications
Masters Degree in a field relating to Plant Science, including Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, or Entomology plus two years relevant experience in Cooperative Extension, Agribusiness, Vegetable Crop Production, Adult Education or closely related field required.
Coursework in vegetable crops, soils, plant physiology, entomology, plant pathology, integrated pest management, agriculture economics, education and communication, plus five years relevant experience and the knowledge and/or experience in current and emerging vegetable crop production and marketing practices preferred
Salary
Not Available
Contact Information
See below:
APPLICATIONS will be reviewed beginning on March 10, 2009, or until an acceptable pool of applicants has been identified.
Send letter of intent, resume, and transcripts to Capital Region Vegetable Specialist Search Committee, Box 26, Kennedy Hall, Cornell U, Ithaca, NY 14853.
**Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.
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Website - http://www.cce.cornell.edu