POSITION X0738Extension Specialist- Center for Profitable Agriculture (Value-Added Financial Analysis, 12-month, non-tenure track, 100% Extension appointment)

LOCATION
Headquarters of the Center for Profitable Agriculture in Spring Hill, Tennessee at the Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center.

EFFECTIVE DATE
November 1, 2009. Screening of applicants' credentials will begin September 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
    Salary is commensurate with training and experience. Benefits include group hospitalization and life insurance, State Retirement; Workers' Compensation; study, sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefit programs, including liberal time off for holidays and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel.

JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for conducting financial analysis for value-added projects submitted to the Center by farmers and agri-entreprenuers.
  • Develop a statewide Extension educational program based on financial analysis fundamentals in support of value-added agriculture development.
  • Provide leadership for various value-added program and project areas.
  • Provide leadership in and serve as an active participant of the statewide Value-Added Agriculture Priority Team.
  • Support, strengthen and participate in county-based Extension programs.
  • Secure external funding for programs through grants, contracts, gifts and fees.
  • Develop effective teaching tools (traditional and cutting-edge), including publications, fact sheets, educational curriculum and web-based materials.
  • Provide training in value-added enterprise development for County Extension Agents.
  • Contribute to and build partnerships inside and outside the department and organization. Work closely with other members of the Center's faculty and staff as well as program partners in Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Plan, develop, implement, evaluate and report value-added educational programs.
  • Assume other duties as assigned.
  • 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.

REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in Agricultural Economics and preference for prior experience which demonstrates promise in Extension program development and outreach.
  • Experience or strong understanding of value-added enterprise analysis/development/operation; and of developing and conducting financial analyses for value-added enterprises.
  • Proficient use and experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheet, database), Internet (web, e-mail), and Powerpoint, etc.
  • Experience and effective ability to provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams as well as abilities to work and serve as an effective member of program teams.
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Experience and interest in grant writing and proposal preparation for external funding is preferred.
  • Candidates must be able to initiate proactive educational programs and respond to program needs by clients.
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture is preferred.
  • Candidates who have knowledge of agricultural Extension programs and the land-grant mission are preferred.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/NewForms.html
NEW APPLICANTS
TENNESSEE TRANSFER REQUESTS
Please attach the following electronic documents to the online application or mail hard copies to the contact below:
  • Cover letter and current resume;
  • Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five professional references;
  • Official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred.

For information contact:
Robert W. Holland, Jr.
Search Committee Chair
Center for Profitable Ag. Phone: 931-486-2777
P.O. Box 1819 Fax: 931-486-0141
Spring Hill, TN 37174 TTY/TTD: 865-974-7245

E-mail: rwholland@utk.edu
Web Site: http://www.utextension.utk.edu		REQUIREMENTS
Request for transfer/reassignment may be approved if applicant
  • has been employed with Extension in their current location a minimum of eighteen (18) months;
  • has a performance rating of satisfactory or above for the previous eighteen (18) months; and
  • training appropriate for the assignment.


Please complete Transfer/Reassignment form online at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/
Dr. Tim L. Cross
Dean and Professor
UT Extension
121 Morgan Hall
Knoxville TN 37996-4530

Phone: (865) 974-7245
Fax: (865) 974-1068

The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of the title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the educational amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 2110 Terrace Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the above address.

Date Posted: 11/26/2007