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Extension Specialist/Instructor, Value-Added Wood Products

NATURE OF WORK: The employee will conduct full-time outreach and extension in support of the mission of the Louisiana Forest Products Development Center (LFPDC). Duties include: work with LFPDC researchers and Extension faculty to develop a value-added wood products extension program, lead in technology transfer of research in utilization of wood products and innovative new products and processes to the value-added industry and; organize and conduct workshops, seminars and continuing education programs for value-added wood products industries in Louisiana.

Organization
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

Location
Baton Rouge, LA

Application Deadline
04/15/2007

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The applicant must have earned a master’s degree in wood technology, value-added wood products manufacturing or related area. Excellent communications skills, written and oral, and the ability to develop and present educational programs in field and classroom settings in Louisiana are also required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered included retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 days per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

DATE AVAILABLE: May 1, 2007 or upon completion of interview process.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2007 or until a suitable candidate is selected.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, resume, transcripts and a list of three references to:

Dr. Richard Vlosky

Search Committee Chair

Louisiana Forest Products Development Center

Room 227, School of Renewable Natural Resources

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803

Phone: (225) 578-4527; Fax: (225) 578-4251; email: rvlosky@agcenter.lsu.edu

Website: www.rnr.lsu.edu/lfpdc

For more information visit: www.rnr.lsu.edu/lfpdc; www.lsuagcenter.com

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

For more information, see http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/lfpdc.