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EXTENSION WEED SCIENCE SPECIALIST
One of the country’s most selective public research universities, Clemson University serves a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body.
Ranked consistently as one of the best national public university by U.S.News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Founded in 1889, we remain committed both to world-class research and a high quality of life. In fact, 91 percent of our seniors say they’d pick Clemson again if they had it to do over.
Clemson’s retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities. We’ve been named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 ranked us No. 7 in student return on investment.
Our beautiful college campus sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Hartwell Lake. But we also have research facilities and economic development hubs throughout the state of South Carolina — in Greenville, Greenwood, Columbia and Charleston.
The Extension Weed Science Specialist is a non-tenure-track position specializing in weed management in agronomic crops and pasture environments. This position is a 12-month appointment with a 100% Extension appointment. The anticipated starting date is January 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be located ???
The Extension Weed Science Specialist will collaborate with diverse partners to develop and implement a weed science program in South Carolina to help reduce negative effects on agriculture production.
40% - Essential - UK65: Develop and implement a statewide weed science program plan of work. Collaborate with subject experts, agents, and volunteers to coordinate and deliver new weed science programming and resources to address emerging needs in South Carolina and for the Southeastern Region.
UK67: Develop and implement a statewide weed science program plan of work. Collaborate with subject experts, agents, and volunteers to coordinate and deliver new weed science programming and resources to address emerging needs in South Carolina and for the Southeastern Region and collaborate on a national level. Manage and train volunteers through curriculum development and programmatic efforts.
30% - Essential - UK65: Establish yourself as a content expert at the National level by producing and disseminating scholarly outputs and products (publications, videos, expert presentations, validated evaluation instruments, applied research outputs, etc.) that support weed science. Serve as a resource to Extension agents and clientele within the state in the area of weed management.
UK67: Establish yourself as a content expert at the National level by producing and disseminating scholarly outputs and products (publications, videos, expert presentations, validated evaluation instruments, applied research outputs, etc.) that support weed science. Serve as a resource to Extension agents, associates, clientele, and other specialist within the US in the area of weed management.
20% - Essential - UK65: Collaborate with Agriculture team members, statewide program efforts, and other program teams in program development and delivery. Collaborate with state agriculture and natural resource agencies (South Carolina Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources), federal agencies (USDA NRCS), universities, and non-government partner organizations (South Carolina Farm Bureau) to develop and implement a weed science program in South Carolina to help stakeholders.
UK67: Collaborate with Agriculture team members, statewide program efforts, and other program teams in program development and delivery. Collaborate with state agriculture and natural resource agencies (South Carolina Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources), federal agencies (USDA NRCS), universities, and non-government partner organizations (South Carolina Farm Bureau) on a national level to develop and implement a weed science program in South Carolina to help stakeholders.
10% - Essential - UK 65: Attend or lead Extension team meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor. Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and professional development at the state, regional, and national levels. Communicate effectively, both verbally and through written correspondence to Extension and program administrators at the state level.
UK67: Attend or lead Extension team meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor. Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and professional development at the state, regional, and national levels. Communicate effectively, both verbally and through written correspondence to Extension and program administrators at the state and national levels.