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Assistant/Associate Extension Specialist - Livestock Biotechnology
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Assistant/Associate Extension Specialist - Livestock Biotechnology
Tucson, AZ, United States
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| Assistant/Associate Extension Specialist - Livestock Biotechnology | |
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| Posting Number | req13679 |
| Department | Animal&Biomedical Sciences-Ext |
| Department Website Link | |
| Location | Main Campus |
| Address | Tucson, AZ 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 apply to a position as a Livestock Biotechnology Extension Specialist, starting as soon as July 1 for the start of the FY23. 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 Farms 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 employees 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 fiscal (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 state extension offices, 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 VBarV 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 successful candidate 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 successful candidate will join a highly productive and innovative group of faculty working to address opportunities utilizing biotechnology to enhance livestock management. This position offers a competitive salary, a generous startup package, and outstanding resources for research. SACBS has strong research and extension programs in (especially metabolic, cardiovascular, and developmental physiology and immunobiology), animal disease and food safety. The candidate is expected to develop collaborations within SACBS and across the state. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in livestock biotechnology 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 strongly encourage applicants interested in applying new biotechnologies including but not limited to (GPS environmental sensors, biometric sensors, DNA profiling, genetics, etc.). We prefer candidates whose Extension and Research program will be focused on sustainable animal production. 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 applicant should be committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of professional life and to recruitment, promotion, and enhancement of the diversity of our students, particularly those from backgrounds underrepresented in the discipline. Diversity of thought, background, and experience powers our culture of innovation, success, and life-changing discovery. We welcome candidates who can work effectively within a broadly diverse community of students, scholars, and community stakeholders. 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. The University of Arizona is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), the first of Arizona’s three state universities to be so designated and one of 133 four-year public HSIs. As one of the few HSI Research I institutions in the nation affiliated with the Association of American Universities, we aim to lead in quality faculty hiring, externally funded research, and evidence-based teaching and learning. |
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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 | DOE |
| Compensation Type | salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Type of criminal background check required: | Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Target Hire Date | 7/1/2023 |
| Expected End Date | |
| Contact Information for Candidates | Gerardo (Jerry) Lopez Associate Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development-STEM lopez3@arizona.edu |
| Open Date | 3/13/2023 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply | Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Please provide the following: 1. CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Statement of Extension and Research Interests (in the Additional Document slot) 4. Diversity Statement (in the Additional Document slot) 5. Three professional references (in the Additional Document slot) |
| 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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