Assistant/Associate Professor - Forage Breeding/Genetics. Job in Marianna Move Collective Jobs

Assistant/Associate Professor The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. This is a 12-month, tenure-accruing position that is 70% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 30% Extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service), available at the North Florida Research and Education Center - Marianna, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Responsibilities Develop a forage breeding program to develop and release forage species and cultivars that address biotic and abiotic stresses, seasonal distribution of forage production, biological dinitrogen fixation, seed production, and overall fitness of forage germplasm for Florida and the Southeast U.S. production and livestock systems. Include laboratory and field activities using novel breeding technologies. Actively seek external funding to support the program. Develop an Extension program within expertise, including efforts to enhance producer adoption of new and existing forage cultivars within the scope of best management practices that protect natural resources. Collaborate with stakeholders, especially those in the Florida Cattlemen's Association, aligning research and Extension programs with industry priorities. Collaborate with the cropping systems/agronomy/integrated crop-livestock systems program at UF. Participate actively in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees, supervising thesis, dissertation, and undergraduate research, and publishing research results with students. Participate in professional development activities related to teaching and advising, and may teach courses and seminars on a limited basis. Support all three mission areas—Research, Teaching, and Extension—regardless of the assignment split specified. Qualifications Doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Plant Breeding or a closely related discipline with emphasis on field-based crop improvement/plant breeding/cultivar development. Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Support for the mission of the Land-Grant system and commitment to UF core values. Preferred Demonstrated experience in field-based plant breeding research, securing extramural funding, and mentoring graduate students. Postdoctoral or industry experience in the development or application of novel methods targeting cultivar development. Salary/Benefits Expected Salary: Commensurate with Experience and Education. Compensation commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant. Application Deadline For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit materials by June 15th, 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. #J-18808-Ljbffr