Gilroy 35 Miles Over the Hill From Santa Cruz | The Ohio State University
Livestock Evaluation Position
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The primary program assignment in the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University is teaching Animal Sciences 300, Livestock Selection and Evaluation students; teaches other courses consistent with area of scientific expertise; coaches University and State 4-H General Livestock Judging Teams; serves as Academic Advisor for Animal Sciences undergraduate students along with other Departmental faculty members; provides strong state-wide leadership for focused, comprehensive educational programs of excellence in youth livestock project selection, preparation and showmanship; serves as judge and support person in county fairs and similar livestock venues; assists with other youth livestock program areas as assigned in coordination with Animal Sciences faculty member who provides leadership for 4-H programs; assists Animal Sciences Student Success Center Coordinator, faculty, and staff in undergraduate student recruitment as required and assists with departmental involvement in agricultural and animal industry events; partners with Extension Specialists, Extension Educators and Assistants, 4-H Leaders, and other educational organizations, agencies, and volunteers in the state and region in programmatic endeavors; facilitates educational programs that are science-based with scholarly outcomes; recruits potential students; promote effective relationships with other Departmental, and College personnel as well as external stakeholders; develops and pursues a professional development plan to increase teaching skills, knowledge of subject matter as well as interpersonal and team skills; and functions in a proactive manner in soliciting external funding to support programming efforts. Send application materials to Dr. James E. Kinder, Search Committee Chair, c/o Sue Malloy, The Ohio State University, Department of Animal Sciences, 2029 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH 43210.
EXPERIENCE
Master of Science degree in animal sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience; livestock evaluation and coaching experience required; demonstrated evidence of effective teaching skills required; willingness to work collaboratively required; strong written and oral communication skills required; strong collegiality in work environment with flexibility in mode of functioning required; travel and evenings and weekend work required; background with livestock production systems and exposure to beef, sheep and swine production desired; strong discipline foundation in meat sciences, physiology, genetics, or nutrition as related to food producing animals desired.
MAKING APPLICATION
The position is currently posted and will be on the website through 4/17/10 at http://jobs.osu.edu/. All applicants must apply for the position online.
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