Extension Livestock Specialist

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Posting Number F0915P Working Title Extension Livestock Specialist Department CAES-Animal & Dairy Science About the University of Georgia
The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. About the College/Unit/Department
The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ( CAES ) is among the best and most established U.S. colleges of agriculture. In its classrooms, its Agricultural Experiment Stations, and its statewide network of UGA Cooperative Extension offices, the faculty, and staff of CAES are dedicated to discovering, teaching, and delivering the science required for healthy living to flourish in Georgia. Agricultural and environmental sciences are only as important as the food you eat, the clothes you wear, and the water and air around you. To improve the quality and guard the safety of life’s necessities, CAES has gathered world-renowned scientists and exceptional students. Animal and Dairy Science is a multidisciplinary and diverse department that provides instructional, research and extension programming in the areas of food animal production, equine/companion animal management, and animal and medicinal biotechnology that addresses critical issues, such as cost of production, profitability, human and animal health, environmental stewardship, bioethics, and animal well-being. Animal and Dairy Science is a multidisciplinary and diverse department that provides instructional, research and extension programming in the areas of food animal production, equine/companion animal management, and animal and medicinal biotechnology that addresses critical issues, such as cost of production, profitability, human and animal health, environmental stewardship, bioethics, and animal well-being. http://www.caes.uga.edu/about/overview.html http://www.caes.uga.edu/about/overview/snapshot.html College/Unit/Department website https://ads.caes.uga.edu/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Minorities & Females Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 10/01/2021 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 06/29/2021 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Lawton Stewart (lawtons@uga.edu). Materials to be uploaded include a cover letter along with a statement of Extension and instruction interests (as Other Document #1; not to exceed three pages) addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position, a copy of transcripts, and curriculum vitae. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia and provide official transcripts. Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Details

Classification Title Public Service Professional AC FLSA Faculty Rank Public Service Assistant Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Animal Science or a related field at the time of appointment. Position Summary
The appointment will be a 75% extension/25% instruction fiscal year, non-tenure, public service track faculty position in the Animal and Dairy Science Department ( ADS ), College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other ADS extension faculty in providing youth and adult education programs. In collaboration with Georgia 4-H and FFA, the successful candidate will give leadership to junior livestock programs in the Animal and Dairy Science department. This will include directing all educational and outreach efforts of this program, exploring ways to continually improve the program and involve new audiences. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, 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. Instruction will involve primary responsibility for teaching courses in livestock evaluation and leadership to 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). The successful candidate will be required to develop and document a program of scholarly work in this area, evaluate this work and publish the results in scholarly journals, Extension publications as well as popular press. The position requires extensive contact with Georgia livestock industries, youth, and undergraduate students; therefore, the successful candidate must be able to effectively teach and interact with people in widely varying circumstances. Additional Requirements
A minimum of 1 year working with youth beef, swine and sheep livestock programs is required. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
The successful candidate will display ability and interest in teaching and coaching young people in all stages of development in livestock evaluation and judging. Candidates must show demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Statement on commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. List of References with Contact Information