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).



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

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Public Svc/Extension Philosophy
5. Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents