Date of posting here June 30, 2008 Type of position 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment (50% research and 50% extension) Employer Virginia Tech Description of Employer Virginia Tech - Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center (http://arecs.vaes.vt.edu/tidewater) Location Suffolk, Virginia Description of Location Agriculture in the Tidewater Region of Virginia encompasses production of several important row crops including cotton, corn, peanut, soybean, wheat, and forages. Salary Commensurate with Experience Closing date of competition Sept. 15, 2008 Date position available July 1, 2007 Description of duties The incumbent will be expected to develop an innovative and nationally recognized research and extension program in cotton and other regional cropping systems including weed management strategies. All scientists at the Tidewater AREC are faculty members of an appropriate on-campus academic department. The scientist will be expected to secure intramural and extramural funding, and will recruit, support, and advise graduate students. Scholarship will be demonstrated through publication of peer-reviewed journal papers, extension articles, websites, and other appropriate media. The incumbent will develop and deliver educational programs to producers, farm consultants, extension agents, agribusiness personnel, and government agencies, and will work cooperatively with other specialists, extension agents, and industry groups such as the Virginia Cotton Growers Association. Qualifications sought This position requires a Ph.D. in agronomy, crop science, weed science, or a related discipline. Strong communication skills are essential as is a proficiency in statistics and computer skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with cotton production, cropping systems, crop modeling, agroecosystems, and/or weed science. Contact for additional information Dr. David Holshouser 757-657-6450, ext 412 dholshou@vt.edu Application procedure   Submit what Applicants must complete the application for posting 080562 online at https://www.jobs.vt.edu. A complete application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of research interests and extension philosophy as an attachment to the online application. In addition to online application, applicants must arrange to have copies of official transcripts and three letters of reference submitted directly to: Dr. David Holshouser. Submit to Applicants must complete the application for posting 080562 online at https://www.jobs.vt.edu. Official transcripts and three letters of reference should be submitted directly to: Dr. Holshouser, Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 6321 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA 23437, 757-657-6450, ext 412. Additional Information Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodation in the application process should notify us by the review date.