Instructor - Plant Health Clinic Diagnostician

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Type of Position : Faculty - Non-Tenure

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Job Type : Regular

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Institution Name :

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county.

It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.

The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.

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Department :

Entomology and Plant Pathology

Department's Website :

uada.edu

Summary of Job Duties :

The successful candidate will serve as lead diagnostician and manage the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic, with duties aimed at safeguarding plant health in Arkansas.

Responsibilities include the diagnosis of plant diseases along with detection and identification of plant pathogens. Critical duties of the position include the accurate and timely diagnoses, recommendations for growers, and educational efforts to stakeholders for prevention and treatment of plant health concerns.

Outreach efforts through newsletters, displays, and presentations focus on education of homeowners, farmers, and Master Gardeners.

In addition, this position is expected to provide training, collaboration and support to county extension agents and their county programming efforts.

Activities of the Clinic address the needs of Arkansas’ citizens and its agricultural and horticultural sectors. The Clinic also functions as an active partner in the Southern Plant Diagnostic Network (SPDN) and the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN).

Other activities could include the development and adoption of novel pathogen detection methods and monitoring programs for emerging pathogens and pests of concern in Arkansas.

The candidate also will be expected to collaborate effectively with departmental research, teaching, and extension faculty.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's degree in plant pathology or a related field is required, with expertise in disease diagnosis and pathogen identification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders are required. Experience in a plant disease diagnostics program, including direct interaction with clientele, is preferred.

The candidate also will be expected to collaborate effectively with departmental research, teaching, and extension faculty.

Additional Information :

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Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

Cover Letter / Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial / Official Transcript(s)

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Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Dr. Terry Spurlock, Search Committee Chair

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Constant Physical Activity :

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity :

Standing, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible :