Extension Specialist Value-Added Agriculture Enterprises University of TN Extension Center for Profitable Agriculture - UTIA
Extension Specialist Value-Added Agriculture Enterprises University of TN Extension Center for Profitable Agriculture - UTIA
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Extension Specialist ValueAdded Agriculture Enterprises (X2548
University of Tennessee Extension Center for Profitable Agriculture
The Extension Specialist ValueAdded Agriculture Enterprises provides leadership for planning implementing and evaluating statewide educational programs in valueadded agriculture enterprise analysis planning development management and sustainability. The position is a fulltime nontenure track 100 Extension position.
Responsibilities
- Plan develop implement and evaluate a statewide Extension educational program in valueadded agriculture.
- Develop effective teaching tools and participate in educational programs as coordinator planning team member instructor and facilitator.
- Provide individual consultations and assistance to clients and provide training for Extension agents and specialists.
- Provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of eligible clientele regardless of race color national origin sex age disability religion or veteran status.
- Secure external funding for programs that promote and strengthen valueadded agriculture and direct marketing activities through grants contracts sponsorships gifts and/or fees.
- Perform and Assume other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Education/Experience
- Masters degree in Agricultural Business Agricultural Economics Economics Finance Marketing Business Administration or closely related field. Applicants graduating prior to target start date are welcome to apply.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge and skills that demonstrate promise in Extension program development implementation and evaluation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) Internet (Web email) etc.
Preferred:
Education/Experience:
- PhD in the Agricultural Business Agricultural Economics Economics Finance Marketing Business Administration or closely related field.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of agricultural Extension programs and the landgrant mission.
- Knowledge of or experience in agriculture.
Work Location
Center for Profitable Agriculture at the Ridley 4H Center in Columbia Tennessee
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting Salary Based on Education & Experience
- Benefits: Group hospitalization and life insurance; State Retirement; Workers Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs including liberal time off for holidays and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel. Find more information on UT Benefitshere.
Application Instructions
Please complete an application online by clicking the link:Apply for Extension Educator Positions
Submit a complete application packet which includes a 1 letter of interest 2 a resume or curriculum vitae including a list of 3 to 5 references 3 and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.
For additional information please contact:
Megan Bruch Leffew Search Chair
About The College/Department/Division
UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. It is a statewide educational organization funded by federal state and local governments that brings researchbased information about agriculture family and consumer sciences and resource development to the people of Tennessee where they live and work.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
