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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi Alt"">Department of Soil, Water, and Climate<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:36pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi Alt"">Assistant/Associate<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:36pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi Alt"">Extension Professor<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:22pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi Alt"">In Climate Science<span>  <span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">(<span class="gmail-il">Job</span><span> </span>ID 324232)</span><span style="font-size:24pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi Alt""><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="width:835px;height:69px"><img width="668" height="5"></span><span style="font-size:24pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi Alt""><span> </span></span></p><br clear="ALL" style="font-size:12.8px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">The Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota (U of M) seeks a faculty member with strong expertise in climate science and a passion for community engagement and for communicating climate information to agricultural producers, natural resource managers, other industry stakeholders, the broader public, and policymakers.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">See the full position description and learn more about the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.swac.umn.edu/about-us/employment" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">www.swac.umn.edu/about-us/<wbr>employment</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi Alt""><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi Alt"">Appointment and Position Description:<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi Alt""><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">This is a nine-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with duties divided between Extension (60%) and Research (40%). The position is in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate on the flagship Twin Cities campus of the U of M. Applications are encouraged from candidates with expertise in any relevant area of climate science, such as meteorology, climatology, atmospheric chemistry, hydroclimatology, hydrometeorology, etc.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi Alt""><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">The appointee will be expected to develop an extension program to communicate critical climate and meteorological information useful for decision making in agricultural production, forestry, and management of natural resources with a focus on climate adaptation, and to develop a locally, nationally, and internationally recognized research program related to climate science.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">As part of this position, the appointee will work with the Minnesota State Climatology Office (co-located within the department), as well as with the National Weather Service to promote climate science literacy among diverse audiences across the state of Minnesota. The appointee is also expected to collaborate with climate, agricultural and<span> </span><span>silvicultural<span> </span></span>scientists as appropriate to identify potential strategies for adaptation to changing climate conditions.<span> <span> </span></span>Participation in various Extension and state programs such as initiatives associated with the Cropping Systems working group, the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) and the Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) is expected. Extension’s mission is to provide effective, research-based education that integrates diverse perspectives to address critical issues impacting Minnesota’s agriculture and natural resources.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">The appointee is expected to collaborate in research with U of M faculty and develop research networks outside the U of M.<span> <span> </span></span>In addition, the appointee will be expected to secure extramural research funding from state and national competitive grant programs; recruit and advise graduate students; participate in faculty governance; participate in, and as appropriate, provide leadership to the outreach activities of the Department and College statewide and nationally.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi"">Qualifications:<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 3pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Demi""><span> </span><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Minimum:<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_8258258843758614933gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">      <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">A Ph.D. in climate science, atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related discipline<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_8258258843758614933gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">      <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">A strong potential for excellence in climate research<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_8258258843758614933gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">      <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">A track record of publishing in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_8258258843758614933gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">      <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_8258258843758614933gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">      <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Demonstrated experience in public engagement<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Desired:<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_8258258843758614933gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">      <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Experience working in interdisciplinary teams<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_8258258843758614933gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">      <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Commitment to serving traditionally underrepresented and culturally diverse groups<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_8258258843758614933gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">      <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span class="gmail-il">Post</span>-doctoral or professional experience in climate science<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_8258258843758614933gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">      <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Experience communicating climate science to broad audiences<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_8258258843758614933gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">      <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Demonstrated success in securing extramural research funding<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span> </span></span></p><p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14, 2018 and continue until the position is filled.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">For questions about the application process, please contact<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Kari Jarcho<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Email:<span> </span><a href="mailto:kjarcho@umn.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">kjarcho@umn.edu</a><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Phone: 612-625-5251<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Direct inquiries about the position to:<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Dr. Dylan Millet, Search Committee Chair<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Email:<span> </span><span> </span><a href="mailto:UMNClimateSearch@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">UMNClimateSearch@gmail.com</a><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Phone: 612-626-3259<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span>  </span><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span> </span><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">Information on the department and its programs may be found at</span><a href="http://www.swac.umn.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book""><span> </span></span></a><a href="http://www.swac.umn.edu/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">http://www.swac.umn.edu/</span></a><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Neutraface Text Book"">. The University of Minnesota, located in the heart of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area (<a href="http://www.visit-twincities.com/" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">www.visit-twincities.com/</a>), is one of the largest universities in the country and offers a rich academic and research infrastructure.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margi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