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Research Instructor - Agronomist in Residence

Posted: 10/25/2024

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Research Instructor - Agronomist in Residence
Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environmental

Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture
Full-Time, 3-year term (Jan 6/25 to Dec 24/27)
Brandon, MB - Comp #57-24/25
Salary: $63,431 to $97,078 annually ($33.65 to $51.50 hourly)
(Educational Supplement: Masters $1.52/hour; PhD $3.03/hour)

About Assiniboine:
For over 60 years, Assiniboine College has been providing exceptional learning experiences, while transforming lives and strengthening Manitoba through applied education and research. Our future success rests on our ability to develop a sustainable Thriving Workforce that is unified in moving forward for the benefit of the college and Manitoba. Our culture is built on our principles for continued success: Creativity, Collaboration, and Courage.

Within the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment, the Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture is the college’s new cornerstone project to address critical labour shortages, advance applied research, and facilitate industry engagement.

About Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers
The Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG) is a non-profit, member-based corporation representing farmers in Manitoba. Directed and funded by producers, MPSG exists to advance all phases of the provincial pulse and soybean crop-growing industry. The MPSG mission is to provide research, production knowledge and market development support to Manitoba pulse and soybean farmers.

Position Overview:
Come be part of a growing team with an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of education and research in this vital sector. Assiniboine College (AC) and Manitoba Pulse Growers (MPSG) share the vision of an AC faculty member conducting research, teaching course(s) and performing extension in sustainable pesticide use.

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished individual to serve as the inaugural Agronomist in Residence (AiR) in sustainable pesticide use. The AiR will lead applied research in practical knowledge about how to utilize pesticides to protect farm profit, prevent the onset of resistance including the protection of agro-ecosystem health. The position will collaborate with industry and commodity organizations, provincial specialists and faculty to develop research and extension opportunities. The position will be responsible for developing research protocols, conducting field research, supervising research staff, reporting and summarizing findings and providing extension materials to convey information to producers. The position will work with existing research coordinators to engage and secure research proposals and funding to further the goals of their program.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and Innovation: Foster a vibrant applied research environment, promoting collaborative and interdisciplinary research initiatives in sustainable pesticide use. Have the capacity to establish and lead an independent, externally funded field research program in this area while engaging and collaborating with industry and producers to develop practical solutions to real world problems.
Instruct students in classroom or field training situations and provide academic assistance during consultation hours. Identify, prepare, and organize materials and learning resources for course delivery.
Industry Collaboration: Develop and maintain strong partnerships with pulse and soybean industry leaders, governmental agencies, and community organizations to extend the relevance and impact of applied research.
Grants and Funding: Proactively and in collaboration with MPSG and other industry stakeholders seek external funding opportunities and grants to support applied research activities, infrastructure development, and student initiatives.
Student Engagement: Enhance student engagement through innovative teaching methods, experiential learning opportunities, and industry partnerships.
Publish and present for scientific journals and extension events and/or conferences.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Agronomy, Plant Science or a related discipline.
Experience with Western Canada grain, oilseed and pulse crop production practices.
Demonstrated expertise and experience in small plot and on farm applied research related to comparative efficacy and crop safety of herbicide, fungicide, insecticide and nematicide active ingredients and/or branded products, evaluation of product application timing, evaluation of pest identification techniques, verification of pest prediction models and pesticide application thresholds, tracking development of pesticide resistance, evaluation of innovative tools particularly data driven precision tools to achieve optimal pesticide application.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to effectively engage with faculty, students, industry partners, farmers and the broader community.
Ability to foster a diverse and inclusive academic environment that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Strong commitment to high-quality teaching, applied research, and community engagement.
Experience in developing and maintaining industry partnerships and collaborations.
Qualified to hold or obtain a P.Ag. designation in the province of Manitoba.
Driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Ability to work extended hours when necessary.

This competition will remain open until the position is filled.

Discover full details about the position in the attached Job Description.

Why Join Us?
Working Together:
Be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment that values teamwork and positive employee relations. Together, we paddle collectively toward our mission.

Growing Together:
We invest in our employees’ future through succession planning, forward-looking recruitment, and supportive development programs. At least 4% of payroll is dedicated to staff and professional development.

Forward Together:
As we navigate rapid technological changes, we prioritize resilience and wellness among our faculty and staff, helping them become the leaders Manitoba.

Our Principles for Continued Success:

Creativity: We foster an environment that supports and unleashes the creativity of our faculty and staff.
Collaboration: Teamwork, purposeful connections, and community building are critical to achieving our collective potential.
Courage: Our faculty and staff embrace their roles as community leaders, boldly taking risks to build a strong future for Manitoba

Commitment to Diversity:
Assiniboine College is committed to creating a barrier-free environment that emphasizes the value of diversity and promotes full participation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders, and sexual orientations.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to this competition to careers@assiniboine.net. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

For accommodations or alternative formats, contact careers@assiniboine.net or 204 725 8729.

Assiniboine’s campuses are located on the traditional territories of Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2, and the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the national homeland of the Red River Métis.