• Earned doctorate in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticultural Science, Weed Science or a closely related discipline• Experience in weed science principles and practices • Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact effectively in English with faculty, producers, and non-farm clientele• Ability to secure extramural funding to support the development of effective Extension and Research programs involving faculty, staff, producers, and non-farm clientele across Tennessee• Must be willing to travel as this program involves state-wide educational responsibilities• Presentation of research results to stakeholder groups and at professional meetings (such as Tennessee Forage and Grasslands Council, Tennessee Vegetation Management Association, Southern Weed Science Society, etc.)• Ability to conduct field/greenhouse/laboratory research at the whole plant level• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment• Ability to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, technical articles, popular press and various web sites, as well as disseminate research results at field day events, state and regional conferences • Recruiting and advising graduate students and supervising technical staff are expected• Appropriate criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor will apply