RESPONSIBILITIES:   A twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position is available in the Department of Horticulture in the College of Agriculture to provide leadership for a statewide Extension (60%) and research (40%) program in support of the grape and wine industry.  Program activities will include but are not limited to: (1) providing leadership for the statewide viticulture Extension program concentrating on County Extension Agent training and integrated crop management education for growers and (2) conducting production system research in cooperation with other horticulture faculty as well as faculty in entomology, plant pathology and agricultural economics. The individual would lead the UK College of Agriculture interface with the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council and related industry associations. The individual is also expected to secure extramural funds in collaboration with other faculty to support this program.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A Ph.D. in viticulture or pomology is required. Experience with viticulture in the eastern US is desirable.  The individual should possess the ability to function within a team and communicate effectively. The ability to use electronic media for educational program delivery is expected.

LOCATION:  University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture on the Lexington campus.

SALARY AND FRINGE BENEFITS:  Salary open and competitive. A 403-B retirement plan and group health and life insurance are available.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2008 or until a qualified applicant is found.  Applications must be submitted on line at: http://www.uky.edu/UKjobs/, using the position title above.

CONTACT: Dr. Dewayne Ingram, Chair  EEO Coordinator
Department of Horticulture   S-101 Agr. Science N.
University of Kentucky University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY  40546-0091  Lexington, KY  40546-0091
(859) 257-1601
e-mail: dingram@uky.edu

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer.