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Faculty Specialist
Job Description
Position Number:
127935Title:
Faculty SpecialistFunctional Title:
Faculty SpecialistCategory Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
AGNR-Environmental Science & TechnologyCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Provide educational opportunities and technical support for certified nutrient management consultants who work for University of Maryland Extension, agricultural consulting firms and as private contractors, developing nutrient management plans for agricultural producers to balance nutrient inputs with crop requirements. This work enhances production potential, improves farm profitability, reduces excess nutrient inputs into the Chesapeake Bay and enables producers to comply with the State of Maryland’s Water Quality Improvement Act of 1998.
Responsibilities include:
- Implementing a training program for Extension nutrient management advisors, including technical review of nutrient management plans written by Extension nutrient management advisors.
- Providing technical support for certified nutrient management consultants (public and private-sector) and certified farmer operators in nutrient management plan development and related activities.
- Participate on a team both as an educator and as a developer of training materials in the areas of nutrient management planning and soil fertility management.
- Represent the University of Maryland College Park, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, and Maryland Cooperative Extension.
- Produce program activity reports and reporting templates as directed by the Program Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science or closely related field
Bachelor’s Degree in agronomy, crop science, soil science or closely related field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of agriculture and farming issues
- Demonstrated teaching abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Competency in the use of computer technology for educational programming and information management (WORD, PowerPoint, EXCEL. GIS, Google Workspace)
Other Required Qualifications:
- Flexible working hours required; must be available for occasional evening programs
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and access to an automobile for travel
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Master’s Degree in agronomy, crop science or soil science or closely related field
- Experience in agricultural planning
- Certification and experience as a Maryland nutrient management consultant
- Experience with distance education technology (such as CANVAS or Blackboard) and pedagogy
Additional Certifications:
Required:
Within one year of employment achieve certification through the Maryland Department of Agriculture as a Nutrient Management Consultant; maintain this certification.
Additional Information:
If offered employment, individual will be required before beginning job assignment to obtain (and satisfactorily pass) a background check by the State of Maryland and the FBI.
Posting Date:
05/11/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
06/30/2023Physical Demands
- Physical Demands: A routine part of this position’s responsibilities would be to transport materials to and from teaching events and workshops, including loading and unloading vehicles. The employee will frequently lift and or/move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Environmental: This position occasionally requires employee to work outdoors for experiential learning experiences.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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