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Extension Assistant/Associate Professor or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor-Equine Assisted Services (Bastian Agricultural Center in Salt Lake County and Davis Agricultural Heritage Center in Davis County)

Requisition ID: 2024-7598

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT | US-UT Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: Extension Department: Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Utah State University Extension invites applications for a County Extension faculty,12-month, tenure track or professional practice position. Extension faculty develop, implement, evaluate, and coordinate research-based educational programs to enhance quality of life for youth and adults. Extension faculty also recruit, train, and supervise volunteer leaders and serve as a liaison between local clientele, other resource agencies, and Utah State University administrators, faculty, and programs. This Extension position includes university responsibilities and will split time between the Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan and the Davis Agricultural Heritage Center in Kaysville. This position will report to the Director of the Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Department.

Equine-assisted services (EAS) are provided for the community by university faculty, who are also industry-certified instructors, with the assistance of trained students, volunteers, and specially prepared horses. The EAS program and this position is well supported through robust infrastructure, including the Bastian Agricultural Center  and the Davis Agricultural Heritage Center  These facilities have indoor and outdoor arenas and stall barns and are large enough to accommodate numerous equine related activities including dressage competitions and provides a dedicated space for delivering instruction and programming in equine-assisted services. An office will be provided at either the Bastian Agricultural Center or Davis Agricultural Heritage Center.

We welcome candidates with diverse interests related to Equine Science and Management, and Equine Assisted Services.

The estimated start date for this position is April 1, 2024.

Rank will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and current rank. Appointment opportunities include Extension Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track), or Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor (non-tenure track). A Master's degree is required for Extension Assistant or Associate ranks. A Bachelor's degree and substantial professional experience is required for the Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Extension activities such as programming to serve veterans, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations.
• Partner with Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science (ADVS) faculty and faculty in the Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Department to obtain robust funding for applied research and community programming with external supporters, such as the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Develop, implement, and... For full info follow application link.

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