Careers in Soil Science

Soil scientists explore and seek to understand the earth’s land and water resources. Students of soil science learn to identify, interpret, and manage soils for agriculture, forestry, rangeland, ecosystems, urban uses, and mining and reclamation in an environmentally responsible way. Graduates can choose from a range of excellent professional opportunities and challenging careers. Learn more and help spread the word with our Explore Careers in Soil Science brochure and poster. Contact us for multiple copies.

JOBS BOARD AND MORE

Visit our Career Center website for more Career Tools and information. The Career Center promotes and encourages opportunities in the agronomic, crop, soil, and environmental sciences and serves as a clearinghouse for resumes and job listings. Employers and recruiters will find the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill their staffing needs. Visit our careers page to browse and post positions.

Annual Meeting Career Center | Grad School Forum

Be sure to participate in our Career Center and Career Fair at the 2021 ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual Meeting, November 7-10, Salt Lake City, UT. Each year we host our Monday afternoon Career Fair and have job boards all week for job seekers to learn about current openings and connect with employers.

Looking to continue onto Grad School? Visit the Grad School Forum in the Exhibit Hall and talk with top graduate school programs in our sciences.

eMentor Program | Connecting Members

The eMentoring Center is an online platform designed to connect students and early career professionals in agronomy, crop, soil, and environmental sciences with mentors in a variety of sectors and organizations. Getting started is easy: everyone starts by filling out a short registration form. After that, mentees can search available mentors for a good match and reach out to them. Mentors, after being approved, can respond to requests from mentees. 

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Job Seekers | Search Jobs
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Employers | Post Jobs
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