Senior Extension AssociateDirector- NY Center for Organics Recycling and Education
Senior Extension AssociateDirector- NY Center for Organics Recycling and Education
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Sr. Extension Associate/Director NY Center for Organics Recycling and Education
Section of Soil and Crop Sciences
School of Integrative Plant Science
Cornell University
Ithaca New York
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purposedriven science and Cornell Universitys second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through worldrenowned research education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving nextgeneration scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the worlds complex interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance here in New York across the nation and around the world.
Position Function
We are seeking a Senior Extension Associate and Director to lead the New York Center for Organics Recycling and Education (NY CORE) at Cornell University in Ithaca NY. The NYCORE is a new initiative that will continue the work of the Cornell Waste Management Institute to promote organics recycling in farming communities throughout NY State. Our goals are to deliver researchbased knowledge training and technical support in service of organics recycling and reuse. The Sr. Extension Associate/Director will manage program staff engage directly in program activities and identify and secure continued sources of funding in support of program goals. The NY CORE will lead the development of onsite training and technical assistance to farming communities and organic residual generators. Such activities will include training and technical support on composting methods feedstock management equipment selection operations compost application and identification of haulers. The NY Core will also conduct research development and documentation of best management practices in organics recycling. The Director will oversee a multilevel strategy for knowledge delivery and education which includes messaging and social media workshops and training tours and inperson outreach as well as providing access to a library of informational resources on our website.
Anticipated Division of Time
60: Lead the development and implementation of NYCORE. Provide technical support and training to those who generate process and apply organic residuals. Identify research and education needs for organic residuals management in NY State. Conduct applied research and development into best practices in organics management. Lead extension and research programs with State and Federal Agencies and appropriate public and private organizations. Develop design and conduct outreach activities.
20: Documentation and communication of best practices in organics management which could include serving information on websites social media newsletters extension publications and peerreviewed research articles.
20: Staff oversight goal setting project management and grant writing in support of the NYCORE.
Requirements
M.S Soil Science Plant Science Environmental Engineering or allied fields is required. A senior extension associate is expected to have six or more years of related work experience (eight or more if the qualifying degree is a masters degree that is nonterminal for the field). PhD is preferred.
The candidate must have considerable experience with the management of organic residuals including farm scale composting technologies and practices. Experience in agricultural extension is desirable. Experience with mortality management is also desirable. Candidates with experience in project management and grant writing will be given preference.
Supervision Exercised
The Sr. Extension Associate will supervise support staff responsible for all aspects of NY CORE programming and may engage in the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students involved in research.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline/ajo/jobs/29889.
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter curriculum vitae contact information for three references and a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a standalone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how through research teaching service mentoring extension and/or outreach the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornells historical mission of any person any study via the website.
Applications will be reviewed as received continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
CALS hiring range for this title is $70400 to $90000.
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