The Departments of Agronomy and Horticulture seek a 9-month tenure track Cropping Systems Water Quality Specialist to address problems related to agricultural water quality and associated environmental and human health impacts. The candidate will be expected to:1. Develop an independent, extramurally-funded and recognized Extension and research program at the state, regional, national, and international levels.2. Generate, translate, and apply research-based knowledge and methods to issues and problems by integrating Extension and research activities into a coherent body of work. CALS Extension-funded faculty are expected to provide leadership in the design, development, and implementation of Extension programs and to document the impact of these efforts.3. Teac