Job description
Carbondale, IL
Description: Assistant Professor, Precision Agriculture. This is a 9-month tenure track position with opportunities for summer research support. Salary is commensurate with experience
Examples of Duties: The successful candidate will develop and teach precision agriculture and related course(s) to address undergraduate students and graduates working in the precision agricultural industry and the interdisciplinary applications within agriculture. The successful candidate will develop a research program leading toward extramural funding and refereed publications. The faculty member will also mentor graduate students, advise undergraduates on special projects, and participate in outreach activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1) Earned doctorate by the time of appointment with a primary emphasis in precision agriculture in Agricultural Systems Management, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline; and
2) Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication.
Preferred Qualifications:
1) Demonstrated expertise in precision agriculture technologies, such as: GPS, GIS, VRT, UAVs, and electronic measurement, analysis and decision making related to agricultural management;
2) Experience in college level teaching and/or ability to teach precision agriculture and related courses;
3) Experience in agricultural mechanics and engineering with an emphasis in precision Agriculture;
4) Professional work experience;
5) Strong skills in computing and data analysis related to precision agriculture;
6) Demonstrated knowledge of crop production and soil systems in Midwestern U.S.; and
7) Experience in grant writing and refereed publications.
Contact: Seburn Pense, [email protected]
Supplemental Information
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.
The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
How to apply
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
