University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Seeks Department Head
Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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Department:
Poultry Science * Department Head
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
Summary:
The Center of Excellence for Poultry Science is seeking applicants for a new faculty and extension specialist position to work with current faculty and stakeholders in poultry husbandry, production, and management in Arkansas. The poultry industry is a vital segment of the Arkansas economy with currently over 6000 farms in the state and growth continuing in the Northeast (NE) and Southwest (SW) areas of the state. The Arkansas poultry industry has broiler, layer, turkey, and gamebird segments as well as a diverse allied industry supporting all facets of commercial poultry production.
Duties:
Extension: Responsibilities for this position will include development and implementation of science-based educational outreach programs to increase producer knowledge and understanding of poultry husbandry, production, and management. The educational outreach will be delivered using both traditional and digital platforms, and outcome assessments will be developed. The successful candidate will be expected to provide state and regional leadership in poultry production and management through interactions/collaborations with industry personnel, governmental agencies, county-based extension agents, extension specialists, and research-oriented faculty in poultry science and related disciplines.
Research: Responsibilities include developing and applying research techniques related to commercial poultry husbandry, production, and management; potentially including, but not limited to the specific areas of lighting, ventilation, water quality, and/or flooring systems. Moreover, this individual would be expected to contribute to the emerging Division of Agriculture's Precision Agriculture Program. This applied research program would complement the individual’s extension program allowing direct interaction with commercial poultry growers and integrators to solve current management-related issues.
Teaching: Responsibilities include teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to teach one departmental poultry science production course per year, and potentially contribute to other departmental courses. Opportunities exist to interact with fellow research scientists and extension specialists through participation in various interdepartmental programs.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
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Ph.D. in Poultry Science, Animal Science, or related discipline is required.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Training in commercial poultry husbandry and production management is preferred. Postdoctoral and/or industry experience is highly desirable.
- Skills & Knowledge
- Ability and interest to effectively contribute to interdisciplinary teams for the promotion of the poultry industry should be a goal.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to secure extramural funding to support applied research and extension programs are also required.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents:
Listing of Publications, Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Additional Information:
Applicants should submit a letter of application indicating the rank at which they wish to be considered, curriculum vitae, examples of written research and extension outputs, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names and addresses of three professional references. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To provide additional documents after submission of application, email the documents to humanresources@uada.edu
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2021 and will continue until a satisfactory candidate is identified. Please address application materials to Dr. Dustan Clark, Chair, Search Advisory Committee.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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