County Agent III; Assistant Professor - Vegetable IPM State Program Leader

County Agent III (Assistant Professor) - Vegetable IPM State Program Leader

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Title:

County Agent III (Assistant Professor) - Vegetable IPM State Program Leader

Department:
Agriculture & Natural Resources

Salary: $93,588

Offer Information:
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a community‑engaged scholar to provide statewide leadership, educational programming, and applied research‑based expertise in our statewide Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM), specifically focused on commercial vegetable production. This full‑time, 12‑month, 100% Extension‑funded tenure‑track position, to be housed at an off‑campus Rutgers NJAES Extension Research Farm or county Extension office (TBD), offers an exciting opportunity for developing new strategic and innovative initiatives in the areas of commercial vegetable production and sustainability.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which empowers all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Rutgers University and the ANR Department have a strong commitment to attracting diverse faculty and providing excellence in community engagement following the Rutgers Diversity Strategic Plan, the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Diversity Plan, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension Diversity Equity plan, which is why we encourage candidates from diverse, underrepresented communities to apply.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, this position will provide statewide leadership and collaboration across working groups, stakeholders, and Extension Departments and Specialists specifically for commercial vegetable producers.

A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in plant biology, horticultural sciences, entomology, plant pathology, plant or soil sciences, or other closely related fields within the scope of commercial vegetable production is required. In addition, three years of relevant experience following the attainment of the Bachelor’s degree are required. Applicants should have a deep understanding of IPM concepts, applicability, and practice in commercial vegetable cropping systems;

and be able to design and implement a program that responds to commodity and grower strengths, assets, and needs, the results of which would lead to robust data collection, evaluation, and adoption of cutting‑edge technologies. There is an expectation for outreach to a diverse population and an inclusive…