The Ohio State University Seeks Swine Health Extension Specialist

Posted on June 23, 2022
The Ohio State University Seeks Swine Health Extension Specialist
Position Title: 

Swine Health Extension Specialist

 

Position Summary:
This is a tenure-track position (twelve-month appointment) comprising 80% Extension and 20% applied research. The position is in the Center for Food Animal Health (CFAH), Department of Animal Sciences within the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Responsibilities:
The Swine Health Extension Specialist will be expected to have expertise in swine health and disease diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and swine production practices (preferably at a commercial level). The focus is on identification of optimal health practices that address major challenges of the swine industry and maintain profitability. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with swine industry veterinarians, extension educators in the state, and research colleagues. They will be expected to develop an Extension Program focused on swine health and production related projects current with the industry’s needs and concerns, support on-farm herd health programs, and contribute to existing OSU extension efforts through technical workshops that benefit the Ohio swine industry. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other faculty to seek funding to support and maintain an applied research program in swine health and disease. All faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areas of the Land Grant Institution (Research, Teaching and Extension). Teaching expectations include the training and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
 
 
Qualifications:
A DVM or equivalent is required and a Master’s and/or Ph.D. in Animal Sciences or a related field is preferred. Specialty board certification is desired. Experience developing or working in interdisciplinary research teams, and experience in working with and mentoring members of underrepresented groups is preferred. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with a desire to commit to outreach education.
 
 
Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin July 26th and continue until a qualified candidate is identified. Nominations of qualified individuals are invited at any time.
 
 
Qualified persons are requested to submit the following:
1) a letter of intent stating professional goals and interests
2) a statement of the applicant’s training, experiences, and swine health and production qualifications
3) a complete curriculum vitae
4) a statement of approaches to and experiences working with or mentoring members of underrepresented group and
5) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses, of three references.
 
Initial nominations and inquiries will be kept confidential. Submit application materials in one pdf document.
 
Application materials should be submitted to (PDF format): https://osujoblinks.com/ngbw
 
Questions should be directed to:
Scott P Kenney, PhD
Kenney.157@osu.edu
 

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.