Livestock Judging Coach (Assistant Professor of Practice)

The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona invites candidates to apply for the position of an Assistant Professor of Practice in Livestock Judging/Animal Science. The hired faculty will be involved in the teaching of various courses for the Animal Sciences major and will also be the Coach of the University of Arizona Livestock Judging Team. Livestock judges are important ambassadors for agriculture and influence countless youths and adults. This is a 12-month, year-to-year, non-tenure eligible faculty position, Instruction (65%), Extension (25%), and Service (10%).Teaching responsibilities include:Recruit high school and transfer students to the UA Animal Sciences and Judging programsCoach the UA Livestock Judging Team and compete at national and regional contestsProcure and manage livestock utilized for judging and other teaching purposesTeach the following courses:Introduction to Competitive Livestock Judging (ACBS 297b, 2 units)Junior Livestock Judging Team (ACBS 396a, 2units)Senior Livestock Judging Team (ACBS 496b, 2 units)Other Animal Science courses in the candidate’s area of expertiseExtension responsibilities include:Coordinate state and regional 4-H/FFA livestock judging contestsHost a summer judging camp for high school studentsServe as official judge at fairs and other livestock showsThis faculty member may also help develop new courses and activities that will contribute to increase student enrollment, retention, and degree completionOther duties may be assignedKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:Demonstrated knowledge of livestock judgingDemonstrated integrity, honesty, and good sportsmanship in competitive eventsDemonstrated skills in verbal and written scientific communicationM.S. in Animal Sciences or equivalent required, PhD preferredMinimum two or more years of experience working in Livestock JudgingExperience teaching university-level courses in Animal SciencesPossess a valid driver’s license upon employment and ability to drive according to the UniversityFleet Safety Policy.

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