City of San Marino
Assistant Professor - Agronomy
City of San Marino, Warrensburg, Missouri, United States, 64093
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Assistant Professor - Agronomy
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City of San Marino
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Description The University of Central Missouri Department of Agriculture is seeking an energetic and flexible Assistant Professor with the ability or potential to teach applied courses in Agronomy and Precision Agriculture. This 9‑month, tenure‑track appointment will be primarily student‑centered with teaching, research, and outreach duties. In addition to effective teaching, the successful candidate will mentor students, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, participate in scientific meetings and other appropriate professional activities, seek external funding opportunities, and translate research‑based information into student‑centered active learning opportunities. The candidate is expected to contribute to the department, college, university, and discipline with appropriate service.
Teaching responsibilities may include
Crop science
Soil science
Soil and water conservation
Weed and pest management
Precision agriculture applications
Courses may be delivered through traditional face‑to‑face, lecture/lab, and/or online.
Examples of Duties Teaching
Keep current in your discipline.
Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices.
Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.
Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of your classes.
Keep current in your use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.
Be available to meet students outside the classroom by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format.
Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.
Scholarship/Professional Development
Author academic writings.
Present work at local/state/regional/national conferences.
Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.
Service
Attend department/college/university meetings.
Engage in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution.
Assist with student recruitment.Participate in graduation and convocation ceremonies.
Advising
Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs.
Meet/advise students on academic and non‑academic matters (e.g., curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation).
Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.
Communication
Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within departments, colleges, and the university.
Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.
Typical Qualifications Minimum qualifications
PhD or equivalent degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Weed Management, Precision Agriculture, or Plant Science, or closely‑related discipline. Candidates with ABD will be considered.
Experience teaching at the collegiate level required.
Experience in research related to agronomic sciences.
Evidence of teaching excellence in laboratory‑based classes.
Potential for scholarly publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
Potential for success in competitive grant writing and leadership.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and a willingness to travel.
Must have or be willing to obtain Missouri certified public operator license within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful online teaching experience.
Experience or training in precision agriculture equipment, technologies and applications.
Familiarity with regional agronomic practices and challenges.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
May lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 40 pounds on an intermittent basis.
Ability to conduct agronomic research trials.
Ability to work in a greenhouse environment.
Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals.
Supplemental Information Candidates must complete an online faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998326. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, teaching and research philosophies, and include on the faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e‑mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references. These documents must be attached to the faculty profile at the time of application. Only completed online faculty profiles with the attached documents will be accepted for this position.
If contacted for a campus interview, three formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required to issue the contract. The finalist chosen for this position will be subject to criminal background and educational verification checks.
Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Search Chair, Dr. Michelle Santiago (santiago@ucmo.edu) or 660‑543‑4121.
For information about the online application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660)543‑4255.
Application Deadline Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by February 27, 2026.
Benefits Full‑time staff & 12‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position: competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position: competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part‑time benefits‑eligible positions: generous education assistance for the employee.
Equal Opportunity The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, veteran status, age, or genetic information and we do not restrict or limit a career opportunity for any exempt or non‑exempt employee on the basis of any of the same categories. All employees are expected to obtain equal treatment for all employment-related decisions unless they possess a legitimate, business‑justifiable business reason or if the accident causes or result in date it is also relevant, or in each employment category, in order for each category and they must follow the same procedures and criteria for all employees produce “%.”
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full‑time employees include:
30.25% staff and 6% faculty defined retirement contribution, paid by the university.
Voluntary Tax‑Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre‑tax contributions to a retirement plan.
Earn up to full tuition for themselves and up to $175 toward non‑credit courses each fiscal year. Full‑time employees can earn up to full tuition for dependents.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university.
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
University‑paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance coverage.
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for children ages six weeks to 10 years.
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life.
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!
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Assistant Professor - Agronomy
role at
City of San Marino
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Description The University of Central Missouri Department of Agriculture is seeking an energetic and flexible Assistant Professor with the ability or potential to teach applied courses in Agronomy and Precision Agriculture. This 9‑month, tenure‑track appointment will be primarily student‑centered with teaching, research, and outreach duties. In addition to effective teaching, the successful candidate will mentor students, publish in peer‑reviewed journals, participate in scientific meetings and other appropriate professional activities, seek external funding opportunities, and translate research‑based information into student‑centered active learning opportunities. The candidate is expected to contribute to the department, college, university, and discipline with appropriate service.
Teaching responsibilities may include
Crop science
Soil science
Soil and water conservation
Weed and pest management
Precision agriculture applications
Courses may be delivered through traditional face‑to‑face, lecture/lab, and/or online.
Examples of Duties Teaching
Keep current in your discipline.
Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices.
Assist department/school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.
Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of your classes.
Keep current in your use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.
Be available to meet students outside the classroom by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format.
Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.
Scholarship/Professional Development
Author academic writings.
Present work at local/state/regional/national conferences.
Active membership and/or office holding in professional organizations at the local/state/regional/national level.
Service
Attend department/college/university meetings.
Engage in committee work that will advance the department/college/institution.
Assist with student recruitment.Participate in graduation and convocation ceremonies.
Advising
Be knowledgeable of the requirements of their degree programs.
Meet/advise students on academic and non‑academic matters (e.g., curriculum mapping, internships, graduate/professional school options and career preparation).
Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.
Communication
Cultivate a collegial atmosphere when interacting with other faculty/staff within departments, colleges, and the university.
Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.
Typical Qualifications Minimum qualifications
PhD or equivalent degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Weed Management, Precision Agriculture, or Plant Science, or closely‑related discipline. Candidates with ABD will be considered.
Experience teaching at the collegiate level required.
Experience in research related to agronomic sciences.
Evidence of teaching excellence in laboratory‑based classes.
Potential for scholarly publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
Potential for success in competitive grant writing and leadership.
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and a willingness to travel.
Must have or be willing to obtain Missouri certified public operator license within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful online teaching experience.
Experience or training in precision agriculture equipment, technologies and applications.
Familiarity with regional agronomic practices and challenges.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
May lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 40 pounds on an intermittent basis.
Ability to conduct agronomic research trials.
Ability to work in a greenhouse environment.
Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals.
Supplemental Information Candidates must complete an online faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 998326. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, teaching and research philosophies, and include on the faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e‑mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references. These documents must be attached to the faculty profile at the time of application. Only completed online faculty profiles with the attached documents will be accepted for this position.
If contacted for a campus interview, three formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required to issue the contract. The finalist chosen for this position will be subject to criminal background and educational verification checks.
Direct inquiries regarding this position to: Search Chair, Dr. Michelle Santiago (santiago@ucmo.edu) or 660‑543‑4121.
For information about the online application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660)543‑4255.
Application Deadline Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by February 27, 2026.
Benefits Full‑time staff & 12‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position: competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9‑month faculty benefits‑eligible position: competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long‑term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part‑time benefits‑eligible positions: generous education assistance for the employee.
Equal Opportunity The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, veteran status, age, or genetic information and we do not restrict or limit a career opportunity for any exempt or non‑exempt employee on the basis of any of the same categories. All employees are expected to obtain equal treatment for all employment-related decisions unless they possess a legitimate, business‑justifiable business reason or if the accident causes or result in date it is also relevant, or in each employment category, in order for each category and they must follow the same procedures and criteria for all employees produce “%.”
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full‑time employees include:
30.25% staff and 6% faculty defined retirement contribution, paid by the university.
Voluntary Tax‑Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre‑tax contributions to a retirement plan.
Earn up to full tuition for themselves and up to $175 toward non‑credit courses each fiscal year. Full‑time employees can earn up to full tuition for dependents.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university.
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
University‑paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance coverage.
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for children ages six weeks to 10 years.
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life.
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!
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