Description

A. Program Development and Implementation (60%)

Provide leadership for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs that addresses producer identified needs and opportunities. Emphasis is on vegetable production including: cultural practices, variety selection, soil, nutrient and water management, integrated pest management, and harvest management. Identify and demonstrate new production and management technology. Provide producers and industry with a framework to analyze production and management alternatives and to maximize profit opportunities based on emerging best-management practices, new varieties, consumer market demands, etc. Plan and implement educational programs utilizing a variety of methods including direct teaching through group experiences, mass media, newsletters, electronic technology, use of the internet and distance learning. Support the efforts of industry organizations and partners to extend production information.

B. Applied Research (20%)

Initiate and conduct field demonstrations and in-depth applied research projects appropriate to the needs of commercial vegetable production in the Capital District Region. Initiate and participate in collaborative research projects with other university and extension faculty and staff.

C. Program Management (5%)

Responsible for day-to-day program operations and fiscal accountability. Individually and collaboratively explore and pursue new and additional funding sources to enhance and extend program opportunities.

D. Professional Improvement (5%)

Participate in professional development opportunities appropriate to program and personal skill enhancement. Participate in related professional organizations.

E. Program Evaluation (10%)

Define and develop reporting mechanisms for producer-focused "measurable" outcomes. Analyze and evaluate major program efforts with the input of all program partners and make recommendations for enhancing these efforts. Communicate evaluation results, findings, and recommendations as appropriate. Prepare quarterly reports and yearly impact statements on program progress and accomplishments. Meet the evaluation and reporting requirements of all funding partners.

This position is located in Capital District Vegetable Program Region (eastern New York State).

Qualifications

Master's Degree in a field relating to Plant Science, including Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, or Entomology plus two years' relevant experience in Cooperative Extension, Agribusiness, Vegetable Crop Production, Adult Education or closely related field required. Coursework in vegetable crops, soils, plant physiology, entomology, plant pathology, integrated pest management, agriculture economics, education and communication plus five years' relevant experience and knowledge and/or experience in current and emerging vegetable crop production and marketing practices preferred.

Please send application materials including cover letter, resume, names and contact information of 3 references, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts to:

Capital Region Extension Vegetable Specialist search committee, Box 26, Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university's mission of teaching, research, and outreach.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

To see if the position is still open, visit the Cornell HR page and look for the position by position name or number (#10302) - https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10161/jobsearch.ftl