About CAES: Employment
Faculty & Administrative Positions
Area Extension Agent – Commercial Blueberry
Office: Cooperative Extension
Description: A Master’s degree in Horticulture, Plant & Soil Sciences, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Natural Resources, or closely related area is preferred (a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable area will be considered)
The incumbent is expected to provide programming for UGA County Extension Agents and commercial clients on issues related to the blueberry industry with emphasis on applied research projects (additional audiences include other public agencies, commodity and conservation groups, community and business leaders, volunteers, youth and elected officials)
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Salary: $40,000/year for Masters Degree (Bachelor’s $34,000) in appropriate subject area. An excellent benefits package is available as a faculty member of the University of Georgia (http://www.hr.uga.edu/benefits/benefits.html).
Location: Athens
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Assistant Professor
Office: Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication
Description: Earned Doctorate in Agricultural Leadership, Communication, Education, or closely related field is required.
Duties may include but not be limited to the following:
- Develop and provide leadership for Extension Education program
- Teach courses in Agricultural Extension and Leadership
- Design and conduct evaluations for Extension programs
- Recruit, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Develop a strong area of scholarship and scholarly publishing
- Generate external funding
- Serve on Departmental, College, and University Committees
- Perform duties consistent with the overall effort of the Department More Details
Salary: The salary range will commensurate with experience and qualifications
Location: Athens
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Region 4 EPA-CSREES Liaison
Office: Cooperative Extension
Description: Masters degree required. The incumbent is expected to serve as an Extension Liaison to EPA Region 4 to coordinate policies and activities between EPA and the 1862 and 1890 land grant universities in the 8 participating states in carrying out provisions of all relevant environmental legislation and programs of EPA. In doing this, the Liaison will work across all EPA Region 4 Divisions to maximize communication linkages between EPA and the eight participating States. The liaison will assist Extension administrators, water quality coordinators, specialists and agents with the development, implementation and evaluation of environmental policy and programs with consideration of EPA goals and work with Extension clientele to understand and accept their role in environmental policy. The liaison will also facilitate mutually beneficial environmental education programs to meet regional EPA and State needs and develop coordination mechanisms between the states and EPA Region 4 to facilitate timely and appropriate interaction on programs and projects of mutual interest. More Details
Salary: $36,000
Location: Athens
Assistant Dean for Extension
Office: The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,
Description: The position is open to candidates who have a terminal degree and who can qualify for the rank of Professor in one of the College’s academic departments. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience and can demonstrate expertise in the development and implementation of successful agricultural extension/outreach programming. The successful candidate must have the ability to interact and communicate effectively in a culturally and ethnically diverse community, work with state leaders and function effectively as part of the college senior administrative team. Additionally, the candidate is expected to demonstrate the ability to build successful relationships with other colleges and Public Service and Outreach units to enhance university outreach to Georgia citizens. More Details
Salary: Competitive and Commensurate with Qualifications
Location: Athens
ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Office: Biological and Agricultural Engineering and Animal and Dairy Science
Description: M.S., Ph.D. preferred, in agricultural or natural resource field with training and background in animal science or engineering, and basic knowledge of animal waste management. The successful candidate will conduct statewide programming in animal waste management including: training sessions for certified animal feeding operations and nutrient management planners; technical support for county faculty in nutrient management planning, environmental issues related to livestock and poultry production and regulatory updates. The successful candidate will disseminate information through the publication, creation, or use of websites, bulletins, fact-sheets, newsletters, curriculums, or other appropriate media. The incumbent will also manage environmental aspects of UGA-CAES livestock research and teaching farms, collaborate with multiple departments across CAES to integrate animal waste and pollution prevention research into farm operations, and utilize research and teaching farms for environmental Extension programming. The candidate must be able to anticipate and respond to emerging animal waste issues and should be able to conduct field trials, applied research, and demonstration projects on new animal waste management technologies and practices. More Details
Salary: Commensurate with Qualification.
Location: Athens
ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR RESEARCH
Office: CAES
Description: The Associate Dean for Research of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will work closely with the Dean and Director and will be delegated the authority for supervision and fiscal management of research programs in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and allied programs in the School of Forest Resources, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, and USDA. This authority includes administration of all research personnel, budget planning, allocation of funds, searching for research funds, program development, participating in USDA/CSREES research planning and evaluating activities, maintaining liaison with USDA/ARS (particularly in visibility of agricultural research to the citizens of Georgia). In addition, the Associate Dean is expected to work with members of the agricultural industry and University community in identifying the most crucial problems in agricultural research and in developing plans for solving these problems. The Associate Dean is administratively responsible to the Dean and Director of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of The University of Georgia and will work closely with the other Associate Deans (Academic Affairs and Cooperative Extension) and Academic Department Heads to ensure a coordination of efforts within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. More Details
Salary: Commensurate with Qualification.
Location: Athens
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Office: Agricultural and Applied Economics
Description: Provide leadership for the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics which will lead to outstanding teaching, research and extension programs and good working relations with the agricultural and natural resource community. Foster interdisciplinary and interagency cooperation. Implement faculty, student and staff recruitment, faculty and staff performance evaluations and promotions, program planning, and professional development of faculty and staff. Manage budgetary matters, including assisting faculty in obtaining grants, contracts and gifts.
The Department includes 25 faculty members and 18 supporting staff located on campuses in Athens, Griffin, and Tifton plus 43 graduate students and 210 undergraduate students. The Department Head will be directly responsible to the Dean and Director and to the Associate Deans for Extension, Academic Programs and Research. Additional information is available from the departmental web site at http://www.agecon.uga.edu/More Details
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Location: Athens
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Office: Department of Horticulture
Description: M.S. or Ph.D. in Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry or a related field required. Provide leadership in applied field research and education in soil test calibration (including plant tissue calibration) for vegetable and agronomic crops. Emphasis will be on addressing emerging issues such as determination of lime and fertilizer rates for current crop production systems, including conservation tillage production systems in the Coastal Plain. Incumbent will also be expected to work with a team of scientists to implement the collection of soil fertility and crop data using precision farming technologies. Collection of applied soil fertility and plant tissue research data, its evaluation, and interpretation will be expected. More Details
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and training
Location: Tifton Campus
ATMOSPHERIC SCI & METEOROLOGY
Office: Poultry Science Department
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Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
Job Number: 56777
Location: Athens, GA
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