Sustainable Ag position, Univ. of Maine

Tim Griffin (tgriffin@umce.umext.maine.edu)
Wed, 20 May 1998 10:14:13 -0400

Below is a description for Assistant or Associate Professor of Sustainable
Agriculture, currently open at the University of Maine. This position is
central to the sustainable ag program here in Orono, which began with this
position in 1987. If you have any questions about this position, please
feel free to contact me or Dr. Greg Porter (who is the search committee
chair).

Tim Griffin 495 College Avenue
Extension Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Orono ME 04473-1294
University of Maine

Phone: 207-581-2942 Fax: 207-581-1301
EMail: tgriffin@umce.umext.maine.edu

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College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture
Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station
University of Maine, Orono, Maine 04469

POSITION: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Sustainable
Agriculture

APPOINTMENT: Tenure track, academic year appointment; 40% teaching; 60%
research.

QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in an appropriate agricultural science (must be
earned or near completion before an applicant will be considered);
educational background and teaching/research experience in either vegetable
or weed ecology and management; demonstrated effectiveness in teaching
and/or research; teaching/research experience in alternative agricultural
practices. Demonstrated communication skills and ability to interact
effectively with scientists from other disciplines and constituents in the
broader agricultural community. Experience in grant development and the
use of multi-disciplinary systems approaches to solving agricultural
problems is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and teach an introductory course in sustainable
agriculture and an upper-level course reflecting the successful applicant's
area of expertise. Participate in graduate education through teaching and
advising. Develop a vigorous research program in the area of expertise.
This research program should include a focus on sustainable approaches to
agricultural production (e.g. enhancing profitability, soil quality and
productivity, and/or minimizing inputs of nonrenewable resources). The
research is expected to address important state and regional needs and
involve effective interaction with agricultural constituencies and other
faculty. Opportunities exist to participate in and/or lead a
multi-disciplinary cropping systems trial and also to advise a student-run
community supported agriculture project.

SALARY: Commensurate with training and experience.

POSITION AVAILABLE: September 1, 1998

APPLICATION: Submit a cover letter stating research and teaching interests,
vitae, official transcripts, and letters from three references to Dr.
Gregory Porter, Department of Applied Ecology & Environmental Sciences,
5722 Deering Hall, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, 04469-5722 (email:
Porter@maine.edu). Application review will begin on July 15, 1998.

The University of Maine is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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