Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree closely related with Soil Science
• Relevant industry experience
• Grant writing experience
• Project and research management

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the aforementioned minimum qualifications, it is preferred the candidate also have: 

• An earned doctorate or A.B.D. (all but dissertation) related to Soil Science including Agronomy, Ag Sciences, Plant Sciences, Environmental Studies, or other closely related fields
• 2+ years of experience teaching college-level soil and plant sciences or related courses
• 1-2 years (2,000 to 4,000 hours) of relevant industry experience
• Grant writing and management experience

*All earned graduate degrees must be from an accredited university.  USCES will evaluate all foreign transcripts.

Skills and Abilities:
Ability to teach in the classroom, laboratory, and small groups:

• Soil Management
• Chemical and Physical aspects of soil
• Lab and field soil analysis
• Fertilization program planning and applications
• Soil Biology or Ecology
• Environmental rules and regulations
• Soil as part of crop productivity and suitability
• Soil analysis and soil characteristics
• Ability to analyze data and information to determine crop and land use feasibility
• Composting techniques and technologies
• Soil and water conservation
• Commercial, small scale, and organic agriculture practices concerning soil productivity and soil management

A Candidate should be confident in their ability to:

• Read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English. Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
• Organize records and course materials
• Troubleshoot and multi-tasking
• Use MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is essential
• Employ course management programs such as Moodle or Blackboard
• Use distance learning platforms such as ZOOM, MS Teams or Blackboard Collaborate
• Develop collaborative and productive relationships with internal and external partners
• To be flexible with work schedules to meet campus or program obligations to include by not limited to weekends and evenings.
• To work with minimum supervision
• To be trustful and respectful to all students, staff and visitors
• To pass a background check

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, visually interpret, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.