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This is a 12-month non-tenure accruing position that will be 30% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 70% extension (Florida Cooperative Extension Service), available in the Department of Animal Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Extension duties will include education and outreach to Florida dairy producers, including on-farm training and demonstrations. The faculty member will coordinate state-wide dairy education events and programs, including the Dairy Production Conference and Family Day at the Dairy Farm. The faculty members will also serve as the EDIS coordinator for dairy-related submissions and serve as the coordinator for the Florida International Dairy Academy. Teaching duties include recruitment and mentoring of undergraduate students enrolled in dairy science paths of the Animal Sciences major, instruct the courses Lactational physiology and Dairy Farm Evaluation, other dairy science courses as needed, and advise the undergraduate Dairy Science Club.

The faculty member may participate in graduate education by serving on or chairing graduate committees, supervising thesis and dissertation research, supervising undergraduate research, and publishing research results.

Commensurate with Education and Experience

A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in dairy or animal sciences or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability.

Experience in cooperative extension and teaching, particularly in a dairy science role, is desirable. In-depth knowledge of and experience with the Florida dairy industry are preferred.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Nominations

Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:

Please refer to Requisition # 526966

Dr. Albert De Vries

Chair, Search and Screen Committee

University of Florida

Department of Animal Sciences

P.O. Box 110910

Gainesville, FL 32611

Telephone: 352-294-6940

Electronic Mail: devries@ufl.edu

Application Information

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
• Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.

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