Current Position Openings
Colorado State University Extension
#20-08, Area Extension Agent, Plant Science/Agronomy
Location: Golden Plains Area
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Brief Description: Provide leadership in the development, implementation & evaluation of agronomy educational programs for adults & youth in the Golden Plains Area Counties. Application materials, including transcript(s) showing degree(s) conferred, must be RECEIVED no later than 9/15/08 for full consideration. B.S. required, M.S. preferred. Complete job description, application process & list of requirements located at http://www.ext.colostate.edu/coop/jobsmenu.html or contact 970-491-7866. CSU is an EEO/AA Employer.
Application Deadline: 09/15/2008
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
REGIONAL DIRECTOR, CENTRAL REGION
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Brief Description: Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) seeks qualified candidates to provide leadership for the Central Region of MSU Extension. The Central region is a diverse seventeen county geographic service area that encompasses major metropolitan areas and rural, agriculturally based economies. Counties encompassed in the MSUE Central region are: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola and Ottawa. The Regional Director along with members of the administrative team, also provides leadership for the development of a comprehensive statewide MSUE program.
Agriculture is the second economic driver in the state as a 64 billion dollar industry and the Central region is an important part of that vital industry. Appreciating the urban and rural strengths of the region and understanding the urban/rural interface is essential. Additionally, candidates would have knowledge of programmatic initiatives in 4-H youth development, family & consumer sciences, natural resources, and community & economic development. Ideal candidates would have direct educational programmatic experiences and leadership experiences in communities, and also have the versatility to interact with and understand the complexity and diversity of the agriculture community in Central Michigan.
Application Deadline: 09/02/2008
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Ona, Florida
Extension Scientist
Location: Range Cattle Research and Education Center University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Ona, Florida
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Brief Description: Duties and Responsibilities: This is a 12-month, non-tenure-accruing, extension faculty position.
The assignment may change in accordance with the future needs of the Center. The Extension Scientist will provide leadership in assisting faculty at the University of Florida, IFAS, Range Cattle Research and Education Center (RCREC) in the education of clientele on topics related to the management of resources associated with Florida’s range and grazing lands. Clientele include beef and forage producers, county extension faculty, and state and federal agency representatives.
Extension education topics will represent the current efforts and outcomes of the research programs at the RCREC. Current programs include forage and weed sciences, soil and water sciences, beef production, and wildlife and range management. In addition, the person will be expected to be familiar with UF/IFAS research and extension efforts associated with range- and grazing lands. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for clientele inquires (on-site visits, phone calls, and E-mail) at the RCREC and will assist in establishing priorities for enhancing the impact of the overall extension education program. Some specific duties include, but are not limited to; 1) organization of extension education materials to address seasonal and/or emerging issues, 2) coordination of specific, theme-oriented field days, 3) development and maintenance of demonstration sites on the RCREC property, 4) coordination and publication of newsletters and press releases, and 5) visits to clientele properties with county extension agents to provide on-site education opportunities. The Extension Scientist shall serve as a member of the faculty of the RCREC and the South Florida Beef
Forage Program.
Application Deadline: 09/18/2008
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
County Environmental and Resource Management Agent – 5 tenure track, faculty positions available
Location: Essex*/Passaic County, NJ; Middlesex*/Union County, NJ; Morris*/Somerset County, NJ; Camden*/Burlington County, NJ; and Salem*/Cumberland County, NJ. *Physical office location. Programmatic efforts to be conducted within the county-pair assignment.
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Brief Description: RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide leadership and support to develop educational programming and research appropriate to the needs of the clientele in natural resource management with a focus on water resource protection, watershed management, and environmental conservation and protection, including sustainable communities. Provide educational programming and research in watershed management, decentralized wastewater treatment systems and management, storm water management, low impact development, and water reuse. Collaborate with farmers, municipalities and environmental/watershed groups in county-pair assignment to implement management practices or develop outreach/education methods and materials; document results. Design and implement applied and evaluative research with measurable impact on the clientele and profession. Expected to garner external resources through grants and contracts, and alternative funding streams for support of the program. Expected to establish an outstanding program, the merits of which will lead to regional and/or national recognition.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Cooperative Extension
Available: January 2009. Application closing date is October 1, 2008
Application Deadline: 10/01/2008
Position announcements on the NACAA website are available by contacting Scott Hawbaker, NACAA Executive Director at (217)794-3700, or email exec-dir@nacaa.com . Costs associated with postings are 30 days - $100, 60 days - $150 or 90 days $200. Payment can be made via credit card or Purchase Orders.