Assistant/Associate Professor of Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management

The Ohio State University

Wooster, Ohio

This is a nine-month, tenure-track position in the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR). The successful candidate will be expected to develop an effective extension/research program for a diverse clientele in the area of soil fertility and nutrient management, with emphasis on providing basic scientific understanding of soil nutrient dynamics and soil health processes that drive agronomic and environmental outcomes. Graduate student advising is expected. The position will have implications for agricultural, environmental, and soil resource management and applications. Specific expectations and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:                          

• Develop a nationally recognized integrated extension and research program with emphasis in soil fertility, soil health, and nutrient management.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research and graduate studies, secure extramural funding, and publish in refereed journals.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary research team activities based on the Wooster and Columbus campuses including Working Landscapes, Agroecosystem Management, and Agriculture-Water Quality Issues.
• Actively participate in and provide leadership for one or more interdisciplinary extension teams that address soil fertility, soil health and nutrient management issues related to agronomic crop production, plant and soil interactions, nutrient management/cycling, environmental issues/waste management, on-farm research, and/or climate change.
• Engage and collaborate with growers and stakeholders to identify critical research and information needs. Support for on-farm research initiatives.
• Disseminate applied research findings to the scientific community, growers and industry associations, farmers/landowners, citizen groups, and other stakeholders via workshops, journal publications, extension fact sheets and bulletins, field days, online communications, and other appropriate formats.
• Offer a course in area of specialization to contribute to Soil Science program and other SENR curriculum needs.
• Advise graduate students in the Soil Science specialization within the School of Environment and Natural Resources with the opportunity to also contribute to graduate education in other related graduate programs at OSU.
• Work collaboratively with other university faculty/personnel, government agencies, non-government organizations, and citizen groups to advance the land grant mission of the university.
• Serve the university and professional communities through appropriate activities.

Candidates should have a PhD in soil science or a closely related field with strong interest and experience in soil fertility and nutrient management. Post-doctoral experience is preferred; however, ABD candidates who have completed all degree requirements except defending their dissertation may also apply. Evidence of success or likely success in obtaining competitive research funding is desired. Evidence of the ability to develop and implement effective extension and outreach programs is desired. As a campus with a continuously growing diverse student body, we encourage applications from women and under-represented minorities. Demonstrated experience in inclusive pedagogy and in mentoring members of underrepresented groups is desirable. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the school, a demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with both natural and social sciences is also desirable.

Application Instructions:

A complete application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research, teaching and diversity statements (no more than two pages each), and a list of three references combined into a single PDF. In the diversity statement, please address commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion that highlights goals for advancing equity and inclusion in research, teaching and/or outreach and engagement. https://osujoblinks.com/zbld

Applications will be reviewed starting February 28, 2023 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

For inquires about this position, please contact Brian Slater, Professor in SENR, at slater.39@osu.edu

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. The university is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse work environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies and practices.