Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

Texas A&M International University • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Extension Specialists serve as subject matter experts and use their expertise to fulfill the mission of the Agency, providing support to the Extension network at the county, district, region, and state levels. Extension Specialists both individually and in team settings plan, coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate curricula extension education programs, and educational resources. Additionally, they are expected to perform scholarly work including, but not limited to, applied research related to their subject matter area. This faculty member will develop programs to disseminate information, provide educational training opportunities for stakeholders, and conduct applied research to assist small flock and niche producers, as well as the commercial poultry industry, with challenges related to quality and safety of poultry products. Potential research could include but is not limited to, poultry processing methods and equipment, value-added consumer poultry products, poultry product quality, microbiology and food safety, sustainable production practices, organic poultry, small scale poultry management, and other areas of critical importance to the future of the poultry sector. Extension outreach could include, but is not limited to, processing workshops and/or small flock workshops, trainings, publications, manuals, and certification programs in areas such as HAACP and best management practices for processing sanitation and food safety. The faculty member will also be expected to conduct an applied research program to support their outreach programs.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Poultry Science, Animal Science, Food Science, Muscle Biology, Food Engineering, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in research and outreach programs for poultry processing, post-harvest food safety, muscle/protein biology or closely related field.
• Prior industry/regulatory experience.
• Training in extension or teaching methods.
• Established publication and funding record.
• HACCP certification/training.

Responsibilities

• Establish and conduct effective extension education programs for the poultry industry and the people of Texas.
• Establish strong professional relationships with allied agencies/firms.
• Serve as a principal resource for interpreting policy concerning the poultry industry.
• Establish a nationally recognized, extramurally funded extension-based research program in Poultry Science.
• Graduate student mentoring to obtain these extension-based research goals is essential.
• Effectively communicate pertinent scientific knowledge to poultry industry stakeholders, regulatory officials, and other related clientele.
• Publish in peer reviewed journals.
• Actively participate in national and regional professional organizations.
• Participate in youth related extension programming in support of the department's mission in youth education.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree