The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Virginia Tech seeks to fill a (9-month), 70% extension and 30% research, tenure-track faculty position in Grain Crops Research and Extension at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank located on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. The focus of this position will be production and management of corn, small grains, and other potential crops for grain and silage to increase overall productivity, resiliency, sustainability, and economic value of food, agriculture production systems, and natural resources. The incumbent is expected to secure extramural funds to support an integrated extension and research program. The incumbent must demonstrate strong communication and