Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Grain Extension Specialist
Virginia Tech · Posted Nov 13, 2026
- Blacksburg, Virginia, United States +1 more
- On-site
- Full-time · Associate
- $90K–$110K per year
Assume state-wide leadership in developing client-focused, innovative and highly visible extension and research programs in corn and small grain production and management for grain and silage.
Locations (2)
- Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
- Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Compensation
90,000 - 110,000; Commensurate with experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct official statewide corn hybrid and small grain variety trials
- Develop a rigorous extramurally funded applied research program
- Mentor graduate students
- Participate in extension and research teams across related disciplines
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Agronomy, Plant Sciences, or a closely related field
- Nice to have: Leading on-farm research teams
- Nice to have: Collaborating with professional associations