Date of posting here March 16, 2009 Type of position Assistant Professor, 12-month, Tenure-leading Employer University of Nebraska Description of Employer Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Location Lincoln, NE Salary Commensurate wtih qualifications and experience. Closing date of competition May 15, 2009 Date position available Currently Open Description of duties University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture invites applications for a Weed Ecologist, Assistant Professor, 12-month, tenure-track position with 50% extension and 50% research responsibilities. Position is located at the West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte, NE. Successful candidate will lead a research and extension program to develop practices to manage and control invasive species that negatively impact surface water flow and the ecology of Nebraska’s surface water systems, and investigations of weed management practices in cropping systems with limited water. GIS and other geo-spatial technologies are expected to be an important component of this work. Leadership in updating and developing management and control practices for invasive species in surface waterways and in rainfed and irrigated cropping systems with limited water will be key components of the extension effort. Contributions to extension team efforts in Integrated Crop Management and Natural Resources and Environmental Management is expected. Expected scholarship includes communication of research in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at scientific conferences, supervision of graduate student research, publication of extension bulletins/circulars, and development of educational programs that effectively convey research findings to clientele. Proactive efforts to obtain grant funding and graduate students are also expectations. Qualifications sought Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D. in place by date of hire, in weed science, agronomy, or a closely related discipline is required. A demonstrated ability to publish original research in peer-reviewed journals, and research experience and expertise in weed management are required. Background in geospatial data analysis is desirable. Ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and strong written and verbal communication skills are also requirements. Relevant experience in grant writing capability is desired for this position. Contact for additional information Dr. Mark Lagrimini, Professor and Head (402)472-1555 Application procedure   Submit what Letter of application and curriculum vitae Submit to To review a complete listing of the position description and to apply, go to: http://employment.unl.edu and search for requisition #090106 and complete the Faculty Academic Administrative Information Form. Attach a letter of application and curriculum vitae, and arrange for 3 letters of reference to be emailed to: cwendt1@unl.edu by May 15, 2009. Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. Additional Information The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.