UC ANR seeks Technology & Innovation for Small Farms Advisor
Posted on July 20, 2022
Position Title:
Technology and Innovation for Small Farms Advisor Applied Research and Extension AP#21-54
Position Summary:
Location Headquarters: Fresno County, Kings County, Madera County, Merced County, Tulare County
The Technology and Innovation for Small Farms Advisor will implement an innovative program integrating both extension outreach and education and applied research to develop, evaluate and demonstrate new technologies developed and scaled for on-farm production, processing, and marketing to support small-acreage specialty crop production and diversified farms.
The position will involve
• Improving and adapting on-farm technologies to address key production challenges facing small-acreage and diversified farms
• Developing partnerships for research and development of new technology and farmer training to support regional efforts to enhance local and direct marketing.
• Enhancing regional prosperity through collaborative efforts with regional economic development, academic, industry and government organizations.
• Serving as a regional lead for appropriate agricultural technology supporting the economic viability and resilience of small farms and rural communities.
EDUCATION:
Master’s degree in plant science, agricultural engineering, plant physiology, agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, soil science, horticulture, agroecology, or a related field is required at the time of appointment.
• Passion and desire to pursue a career in Cooperative Extension and community development.
• Solid understanding of practical agricultural technology and equipment as applied to small-scale and diversified agricultural systems.
• Familiarity with production issues in specialty crop production and/or diversified agricultural systems.
• Experience in building partnerships and with multidisciplinary teams.
SALARY:
The beginning salary will be in the Cooperative Extension Assistant Advisor Rank and commensurate with applicable experience and professional qualifications. For information regarding Cooperative Extension Advisor salary scales, please refer to the University of California website: https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/358478.pdf.
HOW TO APPLY:
If interested in this position, please review further details regarding major duties/responsibilities and qualifications at https://ucanr.edu/about/jobs/.
To apply for this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose “applicants” (refer to position #21-54). To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by September 12, 2022
Open until filled. Please contact Alma Jackson at ajackson@ucanr.edu if you should have any questions. Applicants may wish to explore the UC Davis Services for International Students and Scholars web page at https://siss.ucdavis.edu/ as a resource.