Assistant/Associate Professor (Vegetable Specialist)
Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Posted September 3, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System, providing equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Job Description
The LSU Agricultural Center is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor (Vegetable Specialist) to provide statewide leadership to Louisiana vegetable industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research and demonstration trials, providing training for extension agents, and developing educational programs for vegetable production and gardening.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in horticulture, agronomy, or a closely related field
- Documented training in vegetable crops production practices
- Effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills
- Successful grantsmanship, research activity, and stakeholder interaction
- Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
Benefits
- Retirement
- Multiple medical insurance options
- Supplemental insurances
- Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan
- University holidays
- Annual and sick leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational leave and tuition exemption
