University of Georgia
Assistant or Associate Professor - Beef Cattle Extension & Research
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 01/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited‑Term postings) Job Posting Date 10/02/2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes
Contact: Dr. Jennifer Tucker, jjtucker@uga.edu, (229) 386-3215.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected 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 Open Rank – FLSA Faculty – Open Rank – Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) – Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications An earned doctorate in Animal Science or a closely related field.
Position Summary This is a nine‑month, tenure‑track appointment (60% Extension, 35% research, 5% service) position with two months of summer salary (11.111% per month) guaranteed in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science (ADS) in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia. The position will be located at the UGA Tifton Campus.
Additional Requirements To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have at least five years at the Assistant Professor level and show evidence of emerging stature as a regional or national authority per the criteria listed in the Appointment, Promotion & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty and the discipline‑specific criteria for Animal and Dairy Science.
To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Preferred Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities Develop and provide leadership for a nationally and internationally recognized beef cattle Extension and research program. Extension activities will include interaction with county agents and other scientists in developing a state‑of‑the‑art information/technology transfer program for the Georgia Beef Industry.
The position will direct the Tifton Bull Evaluation Center and Heifer Evaluation and Reproductive Development (HERD) Program. Research activities will be determined based on the successful candidate’s area of expertise, but emphasis will be placed on an externally funded, applied research program. Participation in the Junior Livestock Program.
Duties Develop and lead a nationally or internationally recognized beef cattle Extension and research program. Direct the Tifton Bull Evaluation Center and Herder Evaluation and Reproductive Development Program. Conduct research, participate in the Junior Livestock Program.
Application Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Other Documents #1
Unofficial Transcripts
List of References with Contact Information
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Contact: Dr. Jennifer Tucker, jjtucker@uga.edu, (229) 386-3215.
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected 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 Open Rank – FLSA Faculty – Open Rank – Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) – Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications An earned doctorate in Animal Science or a closely related field.
Position Summary This is a nine‑month, tenure‑track appointment (60% Extension, 35% research, 5% service) position with two months of summer salary (11.111% per month) guaranteed in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science (ADS) in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia. The position will be located at the UGA Tifton Campus.
Additional Requirements To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have at least five years at the Assistant Professor level and show evidence of emerging stature as a regional or national authority per the criteria listed in the Appointment, Promotion & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty and the discipline‑specific criteria for Animal and Dairy Science.
To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
Preferred Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities Develop and provide leadership for a nationally and internationally recognized beef cattle Extension and research program. Extension activities will include interaction with county agents and other scientists in developing a state‑of‑the‑art information/technology transfer program for the Georgia Beef Industry.
The position will direct the Tifton Bull Evaluation Center and Heifer Evaluation and Reproductive Development (HERD) Program. Research activities will be determined based on the successful candidate’s area of expertise, but emphasis will be placed on an externally funded, applied research program. Participation in the Junior Livestock Program.
Duties Develop and lead a nationally or internationally recognized beef cattle Extension and research program. Direct the Tifton Bull Evaluation Center and Herder Evaluation and Reproductive Development Program. Conduct research, participate in the Junior Livestock Program.
Application Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Other Documents #1
Unofficial Transcripts
List of References with Contact Information
#J-18808-Ljbffr