University of Georgia
Assistant Professor - Extension Poultry Science
University of Georgia, Griffin, Georgia, United States, 30223
Assistant Professor - Extension Poultry Science Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should submit the following documentation: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vita; (3) Graduate School transcripts; (4) 1 to 2-page statement of extension philosophy, accomplishments, and future goals; (5) 1 to 2-page statement of research accomplishments and future direction. Applicant screening will begin immediately. Applications must be received by June 15, 2024, to ensure full consideration. The position will remain open until filled, with an anticipated start date as early as August 1, 2024.
Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Casey Ritz, Assistant Department Head, critz@ugta.edu
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
F1967P
Working Title
Assistant Professor - Extension Poultry Science
Department
CAES-Poultry Science
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/
). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.
UGA
is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
UGA
employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the
UGA
Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is a preeminent Land Grant institution located 70 miles northeast of Atlanta with excellent opportunities for collaboration with faculty that have diverse research interests. The Department of Poultry Science has exceptional research and live bird facilities, including a hatchery, feed mill, and pilot-scale poultry processing facility. Opportunities for collaboration exist within the department and across the University of Georgia with units such as ecology, engineering, veterinary and biomedical sciences, poultry health and diagnostics as well as local
USDA
scientists that hold longstanding working relationships with departmental faculty.
College/Unit/Department website
https://poultry.caes.uga.edu/
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
None
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2024
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date
05/13/2024
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit the following documentation: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vita; (3) Graduate School transcripts; (4) 1 to 2-page statement of extension philosophy, accomplishments, and future goals; (5) 1 to 2-page statement of research accomplishments and future direction. Applicant screening will begin immediately. Applications must be received by June 15, 2024, to ensure full consideration. The position will remain open until filled, with an anticipated start date as early as August 1, 2024.
Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Casey Ritz, Assistant Department Head, critz@ugta.edu
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our
USG
Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each
USG
community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the
USG
Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in
USG
Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally,
USG
supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
FLSA
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D.
Position Summary
The Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Poultry Science. The position is a nine-month academic-year tenure track position with a 55% Extension, 40% Research, and 5% Service appointment, with a guarantee of two months of summer salary. Successful applicants will be expected to establish innovative, nationally recognized Extension and applied research programs that complement existing disciplines and faculty within the department. Potential Extension/research foci for the position may include, but are not limited to broiler breeder management, hatchery management, embryology, and incubation. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain extramural funding related to their Extension and research interests that advance subsequent poultry/avian science research, education, and poultry sector innovation. Additional duties include Extension youth activities, guest lecturing for established Poultry Science courses, undergraduate and graduate student mentorship, and student recruitment. The incumbent will collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists, county agricultural and natural resource Extension faculty, and industry clientele and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The position will be located at the University of Georgia Campus in Athens, Georgia.
Additional Requirements
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
2 years of experience in poultry/avian science is preferred.
Candidates with a demonstrated record of collaborative applied research/Extension programming, extramural grant success, program development contributions that integrate applied science and public outreach, and student mentorship are preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
Yes
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
Yes
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
Yes
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA
Credit Background Check website
.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA
Background Check website
.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Establish innovative, nationally recognized Extension and applied research programs that complement existing disciplines and faculty within the department.
Potential Extension/research foci for the position could include, but are not limited to: broiler breeder management, hatchery management, embryology, and incubation.
Obtain extramural funding related to their Extension interests that advance subsequent poultry/avian science research, education, and poultry sector innovation.
Percentage Of Time
55
Duties/Responsibilities
Extension youth activities, guest lecturing for established Poultry Science courses, undergraduate \ and graduate student mentorship, and student recruitment.
Percentage Of Time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
Extensively collaborate, provide professional service for, and work cooperatively with other faculty within the Department, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the University of Georgia, as well as other land-grant and non-land-grant Universities in the US and globally.
Collaborate and work cooperatively with industry and affiliated agribusiness clientele.
Percentage Of Time
5
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover LetterResume/CVUnofficial TranscriptsPublic Svc/Extension PhilosophyResearch Portfolio/PhilosophyOptional Documents
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Assistant Professor - Extension Poultry Science Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
Apply for this Job
link/button.
If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark
link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants should submit the following documentation: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vita; (3) Graduate School transcripts; (4) 1 to 2-page statement of extension philosophy, accomplishments, and future goals; (5) 1 to 2-page statement of research accomplishments and future direction. Applicant screening will begin immediately. Applications must be received by June 15, 2024, to ensure full consideration. The position will remain open until filled, with an anticipated start date as early as August 1, 2024.
Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Casey Ritz, Assistant Department Head, critz@ugta.edu
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
F1967P
Working Title
Assistant Professor - Extension Poultry Science
Department
CAES-Poultry Science
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/
). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.
UGA
is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
UGA
employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the
UGA
Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is a preeminent Land Grant institution located 70 miles northeast of Atlanta with excellent opportunities for collaboration with faculty that have diverse research interests. The Department of Poultry Science has exceptional research and live bird facilities, including a hatchery, feed mill, and pilot-scale poultry processing facility. Opportunities for collaboration exist within the department and across the University of Georgia with units such as ecology, engineering, veterinary and biomedical sciences, poultry health and diagnostics as well as local
USDA
scientists that hold longstanding working relationships with departmental faculty.
College/Unit/Department website
https://poultry.caes.uga.edu/
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
None
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2024
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date
05/13/2024
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit the following documentation: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vita; (3) Graduate School transcripts; (4) 1 to 2-page statement of extension philosophy, accomplishments, and future goals; (5) 1 to 2-page statement of research accomplishments and future direction. Applicant screening will begin immediately. Applications must be received by June 15, 2024, to ensure full consideration. The position will remain open until filled, with an anticipated start date as early as August 1, 2024.
Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Casey Ritz, Assistant Department Head, critz@ugta.edu
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our
USG
Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each
USG
community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the
USG
Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in
USG
Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally,
USG
supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
FLSA
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D.
Position Summary
The Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Poultry Science. The position is a nine-month academic-year tenure track position with a 55% Extension, 40% Research, and 5% Service appointment, with a guarantee of two months of summer salary. Successful applicants will be expected to establish innovative, nationally recognized Extension and applied research programs that complement existing disciplines and faculty within the department. Potential Extension/research foci for the position may include, but are not limited to broiler breeder management, hatchery management, embryology, and incubation. The successful candidate will be expected to obtain extramural funding related to their Extension and research interests that advance subsequent poultry/avian science research, education, and poultry sector innovation. Additional duties include Extension youth activities, guest lecturing for established Poultry Science courses, undergraduate and graduate student mentorship, and student recruitment. The incumbent will collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists, county agricultural and natural resource Extension faculty, and industry clientele and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The position will be located at the University of Georgia Campus in Athens, Georgia.
Additional Requirements
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
2 years of experience in poultry/avian science is preferred.
Candidates with a demonstrated record of collaborative applied research/Extension programming, extramural grant success, program development contributions that integrate applied science and public outreach, and student mentorship are preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
Yes
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
Yes
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
Yes
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA
Credit Background Check website
.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA
Background Check website
.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Establish innovative, nationally recognized Extension and applied research programs that complement existing disciplines and faculty within the department.
Potential Extension/research foci for the position could include, but are not limited to: broiler breeder management, hatchery management, embryology, and incubation.
Obtain extramural funding related to their Extension interests that advance subsequent poultry/avian science research, education, and poultry sector innovation.
Percentage Of Time
55
Duties/Responsibilities
Extension youth activities, guest lecturing for established Poultry Science courses, undergraduate \ and graduate student mentorship, and student recruitment.
Percentage Of Time
40
Duties/Responsibilities
Extensively collaborate, provide professional service for, and work cooperatively with other faculty within the Department, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the University of Georgia, as well as other land-grant and non-land-grant Universities in the US and globally.
Collaborate and work cooperatively with industry and affiliated agribusiness clientele.
Percentage Of Time
5
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover LetterResume/CVUnofficial TranscriptsPublic Svc/Extension PhilosophyResearch Portfolio/PhilosophyOptional Documents
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