We invite applications to fill a full-time position with responsibilities as a plant disease diagnostician and as manager of the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic. The Plant Health Clinic is supported by the Cooperative Extension Service and provides services to Arkansas farmers, homeowners and industry who have plant diseases or other plant health issues.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will serve as lead diagnostician and manage the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic, with duties aimed at safeguarding plant health in Arkansas. Responsibilities include the diagnosis of plant diseases along with detection and identification of plant pathogens. Critical duties of the position include the accurate and timely diagnoses, recommendations for growers, and educational efforts to stakeholders for prevention and treatment of plant health concerns. Outreach efforts through newsletters, displays, and presentations focus on education of homeowners, farmers, and Master Gardeners. In addition, this position is expected to provide training, collaboration and support to county extension agents and their county programming efforts. Activities of the Clinic address the needs of Arkansas’ citizens and its agricultural and horticultural sectors. The Clinic also functions as an active partner in the Southern Plant Diagnostic Network (SPDN) and the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN). Other activities could include the development and adoption of novel pathogen detection methods and monitoring programs for emerging pathogens and pests of concern in Arkansas. The candidate also will be expected to collaborate effectively with departmental research, teaching, and extension faculty.
Qualifications: An M.S. in plant pathology or a related field is required, with expertise in plant disease diagnosis and pathogen identification. Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders are required. Experience in a plant disease diagnostics program, including direct interaction with clientele, is preferred.
The position is located at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Fayetteville, located in the Ozark Mountains in northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville consistently ranks as one of the best college towns in the U.S.
All interested candidates must apply online at https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/details/Instructor---Plant-Health-Clinic-Diagnostician_R0057091?q=instructor and include: 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) names and contact information of three professional references.
The position is located at the University of Arkansas main campus in Fayetteville, located in the Ozark Mountains in northwest Arkansas. Fayetteville consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the U.S. https://realestate.usnews.com/places/arkansas/fayetteville
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