Extension Associate
Current Job Openings:
Extension Associate -Nursery Crops
Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky
POSITION: Extension Associate in Horticulture / Nursery Crop Production. This position is part of a grant-funded project.
LOCATION: UK Research and Education Center, Princeton, KY
POSITION DESCRIPTION: This full-time position will function in a team of state Extension Specialists and County Extension Agents to demonstrate production/marketing systems and provide on-farm technical support. This will include the design, establishment and completion of on-farm demonstration plots aimed at farmer understanding and adoption of current sustainable nursery crop production technologies to meet market requirements and preparation of written and oral reports utilizing data from on-farm plots. Responsibilities also include routine on-farm consultations with farm families in the multi-county area and delivery of extension/educational programs in cooperation with County Extension Agents under the direction of a Horticulture Department faculty member.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in agriculture or related field with a working knowledge of commercial nursery crop production. The individual filling this position must be self motivated. Experience and demonstrated ability of working with people, cooperating as a team member, and communicating in both written and verbal form is required. The person must be able to transport and use field equipment safely and effectively. A working knowledge of general farm production practices and equipment and computer skills for data entry and report generation are desirable.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with training and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15 or until a qualified applicant is found. Applications are available on line at: <http:www.uky.edu/UKjobs/>. If you have questions, please feel free to contact:
Dr. Winston C. Dunwell
Nursery Crops Development Center,
UKREC, P.O. Box 469, 1205 Hopkinsville Street,
Princeton, KY 42445-0469
(270) 365-7541, FAX (270) 365-2667
wdunwell@uky.edu
The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer. EEO Coordinator, Ms Rosemary Vetch, Rm S103A, Agricultural Science Center North, Lexington, KY 40546-0091.
Extension Associate I:
Considered an entry level position for a person with a BS in a discipline or related area. The individual must be able to apply general principles of the discipline, interpret and apply related research, and assist with the development and delivery of educational programs. Reports to Extension Associate III, Specialist, faculty and/or chair/unit director.
Extension Associate II:
Requires a BS or MS in the discipline and at least two years experience as an Extension Agent/Educator or equivalent. The individual will be involved in the professional activities of their discipline. They will be responsible for conducting and/or utilizing research to develop and design educational materials and programs. Will be responsible for program delivery. Will involve some level of independence from supervisor with travel likely. Reports to Specialist, faculty member or chair/unit director.
Extension Associate III:
Requires a MS in the discipline and at least five years of experience as an Extension Agent/Educator or equivalent. In addition to involved professionally in their discipline, developing, designing, and delivering educational programs, this person will oversee other staff as a supervisor. Will involve a high level of independence from supervisor with considerable travel likely. Reports to Specialist, faculty member, or chair/uniot director.