Public Service Representative Livestock Extension/Teaching - University of Georgia
Job Title: Public Service Representative Livestock Extension/Teaching
Department: Animal and Dairy Science
Institution:
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
United States
Application Deadline: Sep. 1, 2016
Position Start Date: Nov. 1, 2016
Job Categories: Assistant Professor
Academic Fields:
Animal Science
Agricultural Extension
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The appointment will be a fiscal year, non-tenure, public service track faculty position in the Animal and Dairy Science Department (ADS), College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The appointment will be 75% extension/25% teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other ADS beef and swine extension faculty in providing youth and adult education programs. The successful candidate will coordinate junior livestock programs in the Animal and Dairy Science department. This will include maintaining entry records and accounts for state livestock shows, working with state and area 4-H, FFA and ADS staff in conducting state livestock shows and development of entry materials, educational materials and show reports. In addition, the candidate will work with other junior livestock programs which include but are not limited to, livestock judging contests, 4-H district project achievement completions, area livestock shows, youth field days and junior educational events. Together with the other ADS extension faculty, the position will be expected to provide some adult education programs. Teaching will involve primary responsibility for teaching courses in livestock evaluation and coaching the undergraduate livestock judging team. Depending on departmental needs, the person in the position may also be involved in teaching some lab sections of hands-on, livestock handling and production/management labs, mentoring/advising undergraduate students, assisting in Departmental recruiting activities, and/or serving as an advisor to student club(s).
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Animal Science or a related field at the time of appointment. Experience in working with youth beef, swine and sheep livestock programs and training in one or more of the following areas are desirable: nutrition, physiology, breeding & genetics, reproduction, and/or production/management of livestock. The successful candidate must have ability and interest in teaching and coaching young people in all stages of development in livestock evaluation and judging and must have practical hands-on experience with livestock. The ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form is required. The position requires extensive contact with Georgia Beef and Swine Industry clientele, youth and undergraduate students; therefore, the candidate must be able to effectively teach and interact with people in widely varying circumstances.
POSITION AVAILABLE: November 1, 2016. Application deadline is September 1, 2016
SALARY: Salary commensurate with training and experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicant must submit original transcripts, curriculum vitae, and any other information that reflects professional competence. In addition, applicants should request three letters of reference from individuals who can provide a critical evaluation of the candidate’s academic experience and scholarly activities. Applications and letters of reference should be sent to Dr. Ronnie Silcox C/O Ms. Janet Rowland, Animal & Dairy Science Department, University of Georgia, 425 River Road, Athens, GA 30602-2771. Phone: (706) 542-6259; Fax: (706) 583-0500; Email: jrowland@uga.edu.
Department: Animal and Dairy Science
Institution:
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
United States
Application Deadline: Sep. 1, 2016
Position Start Date: Nov. 1, 2016
Job Categories: Assistant Professor
Academic Fields:
Animal Science
Agricultural Extension
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The appointment will be a fiscal year, non-tenure, public service track faculty position in the Animal and Dairy Science Department (ADS), College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The appointment will be 75% extension/25% teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other ADS beef and swine extension faculty in providing youth and adult education programs. The successful candidate will coordinate junior livestock programs in the Animal and Dairy Science department. This will include maintaining entry records and accounts for state livestock shows, working with state and area 4-H, FFA and ADS staff in conducting state livestock shows and development of entry materials, educational materials and show reports. In addition, the candidate will work with other junior livestock programs which include but are not limited to, livestock judging contests, 4-H district project achievement completions, area livestock shows, youth field days and junior educational events. Together with the other ADS extension faculty, the position will be expected to provide some adult education programs. Teaching will involve primary responsibility for teaching courses in livestock evaluation and coaching the undergraduate livestock judging team. Depending on departmental needs, the person in the position may also be involved in teaching some lab sections of hands-on, livestock handling and production/management labs, mentoring/advising undergraduate students, assisting in Departmental recruiting activities, and/or serving as an advisor to student club(s).
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Animal Science or a related field at the time of appointment. Experience in working with youth beef, swine and sheep livestock programs and training in one or more of the following areas are desirable: nutrition, physiology, breeding & genetics, reproduction, and/or production/management of livestock. The successful candidate must have ability and interest in teaching and coaching young people in all stages of development in livestock evaluation and judging and must have practical hands-on experience with livestock. The ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form is required. The position requires extensive contact with Georgia Beef and Swine Industry clientele, youth and undergraduate students; therefore, the candidate must be able to effectively teach and interact with people in widely varying circumstances.
POSITION AVAILABLE: November 1, 2016. Application deadline is September 1, 2016
SALARY: Salary commensurate with training and experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicant must submit original transcripts, curriculum vitae, and any other information that reflects professional competence. In addition, applicants should request three letters of reference from individuals who can provide a critical evaluation of the candidate’s academic experience and scholarly activities. Applications and letters of reference should be sent to Dr. Ronnie Silcox C/O Ms. Janet Rowland, Animal & Dairy Science Department, University of Georgia, 425 River Road, Athens, GA 30602-2771. Phone: (706) 542-6259; Fax: (706) 583-0500; Email: jrowland@uga.edu.