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Assistant/Associate Extension Specialist, Applied Livestock Genetics
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Assistant/Associate Extension Specialist, Applied Livestock Genetics
Tucson, AZ, United States
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| Assistant/Associate Extension Specialist, Applied Livestock Genetics | |
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| Posting Number | req18062 |
| Department | Animal&Biomedical Sciences-Ext |
| Department Website Link | https://extension.arizona.edu, https://acbs.arizona.edu/ |
| Location | Main Campus |
| Address | 1117 E Lowell St, Room 222, Tucson, AZ 85719 USA |
| Position Highlights | The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona invites applications to a faculty position as an Applied Livestock Genetics Assistant/Associate Extension Specialist, starting as soon as Jan 1, 2024. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver statewide Extension programming that is industry-responsive, proactive, and related to livestock management, including tribal producers. This position will require travel as needed to University County Extension and Farm locations. Tucson is culturally diverse, rich in natural beauty, and home to many recreational resources, such as hundreds of miles of hiking trails, bike lanes, and park space. Whether you are on the University of Arizona campus or enjoying the recreational activities Tucson has to offer, you will enjoy gorgeous sunsets, majestic mountain ranges, and more than 250 days of sunshine each year. New faculty members quickly develop a deep appreciation for the multiple cultures, languages, and traditions of Tucson and the community’s commitment to creating economic opportunity while honoring and protecting our natural resources. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here . |
| Duties & Responsibilities | This position is a 12-month continuing/continuing-eligible appointment with 65% Extension, 25% Research, and 10% Services at the rank of Assistant/Associate Specialist in the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences (SACBS). It is expected that the successful applicant will conduct collaborative research with emphasis on beef cattle but also on small ruminants. Work closely with the state extension office, state producers, and have access to large and small animal facilities, including the Agricultural Research Center (which includes facilities for environmental control of large animals), the V-Bar-V Ranch, the Santa Rita Experimental Ranch, the Food Product Safety Laboratory, and the Animal Feeding Facility. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver statewide Extension programming that is industry-responsive, proactive, and related to management of livestock, including tribal producers. They are expected to collaborate with existing faculty members both on and off campus, and to increase the impact and visibility of the animal science program. Extension and Research efforts should be organized and conducted in cooperation with other statewide faculty, county Extension faculty, and federal and state agency representatives. The faculty member will actively seek contract and grant funding to support this program. Communication of research results in appropriate peer-reviewed journals and scientific and trade publications is an essential requirement of this position. The new faculty member will join a highly productive and innovative group of faculty working to address opportunities using available industry genetic tools to enhance livestock production management, advising on breeding and marketing strategies related to genetic selection, in addition to effectively communicating on the decision-making tools available for livestock genetic improvement. This position offers a competitive salary, a generous startup package, and outstanding resources for research. SACBS has strong Research and Extension programs in metabolic, cardiovascular, and developmental physiology, immunobiology, heat stress, meat quality, and food safety. The candidate is expected to develop collaborations within SACBS and across the state. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in applied genetics for enhancing livestock production. In particular, we are interested in applicants who can complement existing Extension expertise in nutrition, animal physiology, genetics, and animal diseases. We prefer candidates whose Extension and Research program will be focused on economically and environmentally sustainable animal production through on-farm genetic selection and livestock improvement. The successful candidate will provide a research environment to support undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral scholars that is inclusive, supportive, and intellectually challenging. The candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills working with industry stakeholders and researchers and contribute more broadly to College and University strategic goals. The University of Arizona is a land-grant institution and Carnegie Foundation Research University with a “very high research activity” located in Tucson, Arizona. It is a leader in research, bringing in more than $580 million in research investment each year, and ranking 19th among all public universities. |
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| Rank | To be Determined |
| Tenure Information | Continuing Track (C/CE) |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week | 40 |
| Job FTE | 1.0 |
| Work Calendar | Fiscal |
| Job Category | Agriculture and Extension |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes - Full Benefits |
| Rate of Pay | $85,000 - $100,000 DOE |
| Compensation Type | salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Type of criminal background check required: | Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Target Hire Date | 1/22/2024 |
| Expected End Date | |
| Contact Information for Candidates | Jennifer Gardner Smith jmgardne@arizona.edu |
| Open Date | 10/24/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply | Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Five Additional Documents |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Please note the documents required: Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Extension and Research Interests, transcripts, and three written professional references. |
| Diversity Statement | At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. |
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