The individual in this position has the responsibility of developing and stewarding a tripartite partnership between the Ohio State University Department of Animal Sciences, field-based Extension professionals, and representatives of the beef industry to respond to the ever-changing needs of beef producers. Consequently, it will be important for the incumbent to adeptly listen to stakeholders, distill research to a usable form, and develop consistent statewide programmatic responses that can be delivered through Extension and other channels. This individual will serve as the central point of contact through which internal and external stakeholders can connect with the beef cattle expertise at Ohio State. The roles will include planning and organizing learning experiences for producers, industry representatives, and the public that respond to contemporary industry issues and needs in the areas of animal care and welfare, marketing, and forage, including:
– Beef Quality Assurance and bio-security training for adult and youth producers,
– Promote consumer understanding of beef production practices,
– Improved marketing and management practices, and
– Forage systems to improve productivity for Ohio cow-calf operations.
The successful individual would be expected to facilitate the work of the OSU Extension Beef Team by actively involving representatives from across campuses, participating in applied research, and coordinating the dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders through traditional and innovative means to create consistent training materials statewide. The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment. For additional questions about the expectations of the position, contact Ted Wiseman, Search Committee Chair, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, PO Box 279, Somerset, OH 43783, 740-743-1602, wiseman.15@osu.edu.
For complete position description and online application instructions, please go to www.jobsatosu.com and search by Job Opening Number 457921. To assure consideration you must apply by March 22, 2020. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.