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Position Announcement
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
University of Kentucky, Lexington
Position: Assistant Equine Extension Professor, or Associate Equine Extension Professor, 12-month tenure-track position.
Description: The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky seeks an individual for an Extension and teaching position in the equine program. The person in this position will share equine Extension activities with other faculty and staff in the department.
The successful candidate will devote approximately 80% of their effort to Extension programming. The primary responsibility of this position will be to provide leadership to the 4-H Youth Horse program. Duties will include the development of educational materials for County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development, volunteer leaders, parents and 4-H youth. In addition, the person in this position will work with other equine Extension personnel to assess needs, develop, deliver and evaluate programs and activities related to 4-H youth development. The person in this position will be expected to seek extramural funding to support the youth related equine Extension activities.
The successful candidate will also be expected to work closely with other Extension faculty and staff to support ongoing adult extension education programs.
The College of Agriculture is developing a multi-disciplinary undergraduate major in equine science and management that will impact the teaching and advising activities associated with this position. The successful candidate will be expected to devote approximately 20% of their effort to instruction and advising at the undergraduate level.
The person in this position will work with faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and staff at the University of Kentucky, and develop strong ties with the state equine industry.
Qualifications: A Ph. D. in Animal Science or related area with demonstrated experience and involvement in some aspect of the equine industry. In addition, the candidate must possess strong communications skills and a willingness to work cooperatively with others both in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences and the College of Agriculture.
Application: Mail resume, all college transcripts, names and addresses of 3 or more references and a cover letter describing your vision for a strong youth extension program and briefly describe your teaching philosophy to:
Robert J. (Bob) Coleman Ph.D. PAS
912 W.P. Garrigus Bldg.
University of Kentucky Phone: (859) 257-9451
Lexington, KY 40546-0215 E-mail [email protected]
Deadline: August,25, 2006 or until a suitable candidate is found.
Upon offer of employment, successful applicants for certain positions must undergo a national background check as required by the University of Kentucky Human Resources.
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. E.E.O. Coordinator- Rosemary Veach Rm C-3 Agricultural Science Center- North. University of Kentucky, Lexington KY40546.
Position Announcement
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
University of Kentucky, Lexington
Position: Assistant Equine Extension Professor, or Associate Equine Extension Professor, 12-month tenure-track position.
Description: The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University of Kentucky seeks an individual for an Extension and teaching position in the equine program. The person in this position will share equine Extension activities with other faculty and staff in the department.
The successful candidate will devote approximately 80% of their effort to Extension programming. The primary responsibility of this position will be to provide leadership to the 4-H Youth Horse program. Duties will include the development of educational materials for County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development, volunteer leaders, parents and 4-H youth. In addition, the person in this position will work with other equine Extension personnel to assess needs, develop, deliver and evaluate programs and activities related to 4-H youth development. The person in this position will be expected to seek extramural funding to support the youth related equine Extension activities.
The successful candidate will also be expected to work closely with other Extension faculty and staff to support ongoing adult extension education programs.
The College of Agriculture is developing a multi-disciplinary undergraduate major in equine science and management that will impact the teaching and advising activities associated with this position. The successful candidate will be expected to devote approximately 20% of their effort to instruction and advising at the undergraduate level.
The person in this position will work with faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and staff at the University of Kentucky, and develop strong ties with the state equine industry.
Qualifications: A Ph. D. in Animal Science or related area with demonstrated experience and involvement in some aspect of the equine industry. In addition, the candidate must possess strong communications skills and a willingness to work cooperatively with others both in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences and the College of Agriculture.
Application: Mail resume, all college transcripts, names and addresses of 3 or more references and a cover letter describing your vision for a strong youth extension program and briefly describe your teaching philosophy to:
Robert J. (Bob) Coleman Ph.D. PAS
912 W.P. Garrigus Bldg.
University of Kentucky Phone: (859) 257-9451
Lexington, KY 40546-0215 E-mail [email protected]
Deadline: August,25, 2006 or until a suitable candidate is found.
Upon offer of employment, successful applicants for certain positions must undergo a national background check as required by the University of Kentucky Human Resources.
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. E.E.O. Coordinator- Rosemary Veach Rm C-3 Agricultural Science Center- North. University of Kentucky, Lexington KY40546.