Position Title:
Assistant Extension Professor, Maine Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Educator (id:80691)
Campus:
Orono
Department:
Cooperative Extension - OCES
Bargaining Unit:
AFUM
Salary Band/Wage Band:
N/A
Location:
Ellsworth ME
Statement of the Job:
The Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Educator with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will have a two-fold focus involving research and programming in 1) commercial agriculture in Hancock and Washington counties, and 2) livestock, to include poultry and small ruminants, on a statewide basis. Commercial agriculture in Maine has a diversity of agricultural enterprises including vegetables, small fruits, apples and other tree fruit, dairy, beef, sheep and other livestock. Programming may include areas such as on-farm climate adaptation, IPM, farm business management, farm machinery and safety, livestock production, horticulture, and related topics. Educational programming will often be done in partnership with county-based colleagues and statewide specialists within Cooperative Extension. In support of Maine\xe2\x80\x99s local animal production needs, the educator will provide regional and statewide visionary leadership for research and program initiatives in support of poultry and small ruminant production. The position will conduct applied research and scholarship in collaboration with colleagues within Cooperative Extension, University of Maine, and other relevant entities. The Sustainable Agriculture and Poultry Livestock Educator will provide programming in agriculture in the counties of Hancock and Washington. The office location will be at either the Hancock or Washington County Extension office, to be determined prior to start date.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
MNCJobz.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.