Field Specialist in Livestock - Cape Girardeau County, MO

Hiring Department University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement Animal Health & Production Program Job Description MU Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Extension Professional Location: Jackson, Missouri and primarily serves the counties of Bollinger, Perry, Cape Girardeau, Stoddard, Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid, Dunklin, and Pemiscot in the Southeast Region, with additional service across the state as needed. Specialist Emphasis This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in Livestock Production, including management, nutrition, reproduction, animal health, and marketing. Specialists will support the livestock industry in and around the southeast region of Missouri, including work supporting State Specialists and collaboration with other Field Specialists. This part of Missouri is recognized for a vibrant beef cattle industry, including cow‑calf and stockers. It is expected that most effort will be spent supporting the beef industry. This would include programs such as the Show‑Me‑Select heifer program, grazing schools, etc. Meaningful work will also be expected to support other livestock, including small ruminants, poultry, etc. There is a rich history of Extension leadership in this region and established programs the specialist could take over. Employment Details This position is a 12‑month, ranked, non‑tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full Extension Professional. Rank will be determined at the time of appointment based on qualifications and experience in accordance with MU Extension faculty standards. This position will hold the working title of Field Specialist in Livestock. As a Field Specialist, your workload distribution at appointment will be 90% Extension Teaching and 10% Traditional Service. This appointment is renewable annually at the discretion of the University and workload distribution may change at the discretion of Extension leadership. Circumstances affecting continued employment include, but are not limited to, work performance, fund availability, and educational priorities. Core Duties of MU Extension Specialists MU Extension Specialists deliver the University of Missouri to all Missourians. They serve all Missourians by bringing research‑based solutions to work on local problems. MU Extension Specialists teach new and foundational concepts, link people to resources, support partner organizations, participate in research, train volunteers, evaluate programs, foster innovation, and serve communities. MU Extension Specialists work as a team to expand educational attainment, foster economic development, and improve health outcomes. These core duties fall into three major areas: Educate . MU Extension specialists design, conduct, and evaluate educational programs. MU Extension specialists teach research‑based information via meetings, in‑person, and online courses, continuing education classes, technical assistance, volunteer training, media, websites, consultation, and other educational methods. They provide educational programs that support the individual, organizational, and community goals of Missouri’s learners and clients. Create . MU Extension specialists develop innovative and research‑informed educational products, services, materials, and other scholarly works. These include curricula, publications, presentations, educational tools, websites, and similar resources. MU Extension specialists obtain and use extramural funding to support creative works. MU Extension specialists contribute to the scholarship of Extension and Engagement by evaluating programs that result in learning and behavior changes that impact individuals and communities. Connect . MU Extension specialists engage with learners, stakeholders, volunteers, and communities, including county extension councils, government officials and agencies, partners, and University and professional organizations. MU Extension specialists listen and respond with care. MU Extension specialists intentionally engage partnerships and robust connections to the wide array of programs offered by the whole University of Missouri System. Professional Expectations Engage with stakeholders in all coverage counties to identify educational needs and then collaborate with appropriate internal and external partners to meet programming needs, incorporating timely marketing strategies. Create an annual plan‑of‑work that reflects local needs and aligns with statewide program area efforts. Provide a monthly report for assigned county extension councils, supervisors, county commissioners and others, regarding programmatic efforts. Attend at least one county extension council meeting each month and provide a program review with feedback and analysis for the respective coverage area. Collaborate with campus‑based specialists on research projects and then deliver findings from those efforts via demonstrations, field days, courses, workshops, consultations, publications, and appropriate media. Effectively work with supervisors, other specialists, and local leaders to complete administrative tasks as needed to support county efforts. Demonstrate competency in communication, educational programming, subject matter knowledge, educational delivery, volunteer management, grant acquisition, teamwork, interpersonal relations, organizational knowledge, leadership, and professionalism. Offer timely, research‑based information during times of natural disasters or unexpected catastrophic events. Represent the University of Missouri on boards and committees for assigned program area. Participate in professional development events to improve both technical and leadership skills. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of MU Extension. Additional Expectations MU Extension Specialists travel regularly throughout Missouri and occasionally to out‑of‑state locations. MU Extension requires specialists to have a valid Missouri driver’s license, a legally operating vehicle, and wireless telephone/data service for university use. MU Extension specialists receive reimbursement for approved travel expenses, per University of Missouri policy. MU Extension programs often occur outside of normal business hours. MU Extension Specialists should expect to attend these events as needed to meet the needs of learners, clients, and stakeholders. MU Extension Leadership Received The Senior Program Director for Agriculture & Environment provides overall programmatic leadership. Programmatic supervision comes from the Education Directors for the Animal Health & Production program area and administrative oversight from the Regional Director for the Southeast region. MU Extension Information The University of Missouri Office of Extension and Engagement’s distinct land‑grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated and knowledgeable specialists and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address the needs of Missourians, including educational attainment, economic development, and healthy people. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit Qualifications An earned Master’s, Ph.D., or DVM degree in animal science or a closely related field with appropriate coursework demonstrating knowledge of livestock production and management at the time of appointment. Related areas could include forage management, farm management, etc. Anticipated Hiring Range This position offers a minimum starting salary of $58,000, with the final salary determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Application Materials Cover Letter Resume/CV Copies of all academic transcripts A list of 3-5 references For questions regarding the online application process contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. For technical problems with the online application process contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Sponsorship Information Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 59743 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.