Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor / Assistant Professor, Commercial Horticulture Specialist (Clark County, NV)
Core
Develop and deliver research-based educational programs and conduct applied research to support Southern Nevada's commercial horticulture industry, focusing on sustainable landscape management in arid environments.
Role type
Lecturer II / Teaching Assistant Professor / Assistant Professor (Commercial Horticulture Specialist)
Builds
Educational programs, training, demonstration projects, and scholarly materials for commercial landscape professionals, arborists, and industry stakeholders.
Domain
Commercial horticulture, landscape management, arid environment agriculture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Commercial horticulture knowledge, landscape management expertise, irrigation systems proficiency, plant health understanding, educational program development, technical assistance delivery
Preferred skills
Horticultural production experience, integrated pest management knowledge, water conservation expertise, external funding acquisition, industry partnership building
Technologies
Irrigation systems, landscape management tools
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver research-based educational programs; Conduct applied research and demonstration projects; Identify and pursue extramural funding opportunities; Publish peer-reviewed articles and Extension bulletins; Contribute to university and professional service activities
Seniority
Mid-level academic faculty (Lecturer II to Assistant Professor)