Extension Assistant/Associate Professor or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor- Agriculture/Natural Resources/4-H Agriculture Programs (Duchesne County)

Requisition ID: 2024-7683

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Duchesne Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: Extension Department: Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Utah State University Extension invites applications for a County Extension faculty,12-month, tenure track or professional practice position. Extension faculty develop, implement, evaluate, and coordinate research-based educational programs to enhance quality of life for youth and adults. Extension faculty also recruit, train and supervise volunteer leaders and serve as a liaison between local clientele, other resource agencies, and Utah State University administrators, faculty, and programs. This Extension position includes university responsibilities and is based in Duchesne County.

Duchesne County is located in eastern Utah. It is a county that encompasses much of the east-west Uinta mountain range. The county's highest point is also the highest peak in Utah, which is King's Peak at 13,528 feet. Roosevelt is the largest city in the county. The county seat is in Duchesne City, with other communities of Altamont, Myton, Neola and Tabiona. Agriculture, oil and gas production and tourism are the main industries for Duchesne County

The position requires knowledge of livestock production (especially beef cattle), production agriculture (alfalfa and grass hay), and 4-H agriculture programs (Jr. Livestock, 4-H Horse). We welcome candidates with diverse interests and experience related to these areas.

The anticipated start date for this position is May 20, 2024.

Rank will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and current rank. Appointment opportunities include Extension Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track), or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor (non-tenure track). A Master's degree is required for Extension Assistant or Associate ranks. A Bachelor's degree and substantial professional experience is required for the Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Extension activities such as livestock production, pasture management, rangeland management, insect and weed control and general agricultural production.
• Develop, implement and evaluate agricultural programs for adults.
• In partnership with the 4-H Coordinator, develop, implement and evaluate 4-H agricultural educational programs for youth such as Jr. Livestock and 4-H Horse Programs.
• Develop partnerships and employ innovative approaches to reach clientele and new audiences.
• Work with on-campus specialists in developing applied research projects and program development and delivery to clientele.
• Pursue internal and external funding to support Extension programming.
• Document impacts and produce scholarly publications based on Extension programming.
• Manage budgets, personnel, and volunteers.
• Serve diverse... For full info follow application link.

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