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Extension Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist

Position Description: This is a professional-track (non-tenure) extension position in the Division of Food Systems & Bioengineering. This person is a member of the University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture (CA) program, which is funded by the state as part of the university base budget. The CA program develops and implements educational programs that assist Missouri livestock producers and related agri-businesses to increase production efficiencies, reduce impact on air and water quality, improve their competitive positions, and increase profitability. Primary responsibilities include development of programs related to manure and odor management for livestock operations, and membership in interdisciplinary CA Livestock Focus Teams for swine, dairy, beef, and environmental issues.

Organization
University of Missouri

Location
Columbia, MO

Application Deadline
07/31/2008

The successful candidate will lead Focus Team efforts addressing air emissions and odor control from livestock production, and development of environmentally and economically sound practices for animal waste management. In this effort, the specialist will develop appropriate educational programs and materials, conduct training, and provide technical assistance related to interdisciplinary systems in production management. Other team members include veterinarians, agricultural engineering and livestock housing specialists, agricultural economists, nutrient management specialists, and animal production specialists. The individual hired for this position will collaborate with University Extension Regional Specialists, government, and other agricultural industry partners, and report to the Commercial Agriculture Program Director and the Food Systems and Bioengineering Division Director.

Qualifications:

Required: PhD or MS degree with comparable experience in biological systems engineering, agricultural engineering, or related fields. Required: Prior training in manure management and/or air quality and odor control at the graduate level (or equivalent experience). Required: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred: Professional Engineering (PE) license, or the ability and necessary credentials to obtain PE license as soon as feasible after the initial date of employment.

Applications:

Electronic submissions are encouraged. After initial screening, additional information may be requested. Initial screening and review of applications will begin on July 1st, 2008, however, applications will be received until a suitable candidate is selected. Applicants should send letter of interest, curriculum vita with 3 professional references, and educational transcripts to:

Search Committee Chair - Commercial Agriculture

University of Missouri

215 Ag Engineering Building

Columbia, MO 65211-5200

email: RatliffDe@missouri.edu

MU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and ADA Employer, and specifically invites, and encourages applications from qualified women and minorities.