Associate Or Full Professor-Beef Cattle Ext & Research

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

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 and 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

Additional Requirements:

An earned doctorate in Animal Science or a closely related field with scholarship and a background in line with the rank of Associate or Full Professor is required for all candidates.

To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have at least 5 years of rank at the Assistant Professor level.

To be considered for the rank of Full Professor, candidates must have at least 5 years in rank at the Associate Professor level.

To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate or full 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.

Appointment, Promotion & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty found here: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/guidelines_for_appointment_promotion_tenure_of_academic_rank_faculty_rev23_for_print_or_webiste_ew.pdf.

Discipline-specific criteria and procedures for promotion and tenure with Animal and Dairy Science are found here: https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/ptucriteria/animal-and-dairy-science-ptu-2019.pdf.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No 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? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

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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

Develop and provide leadership for a relevant nationally/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.

Percentage Of Time 100

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Other Documents #1

• Unofficial Transcripts

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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