Extension Wildlife Specialist – Full time/Permanent (job number 1600542)
Position Summary: The successful applicant will fulfill a functional allocation of 70% extension, 20% applied research and 10% teaching. He/she will provide leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating extension programming statewide related to wildlife management, with special emphasis on harvested wildlife. Extension activities may include offering of short courses, training workshops, continuing education opportunities for natural resource professionals, and producing extension deliverables such as publications, videos, and presentations. Program evaluation and impact reporting is expected. Applied research should inform extension programming and will focus on harvested wildlife. Research products will include peer-reviewed publications and presentations at state and regional/national meetings. Teaching activities will include a one credit hour course on wildlife management as it relates to harvested wildlife.
Essential Responsibilities: Develop and implement 3-4 extension programs for appropriate target audiences on topics related to wildlife management, with a special emphasis on harvested wildlife. Annually develop extension deliverables such as peer-reviewed extension publications, videos, workshops, and presentations. Conduct program evaluations, summarize and report. Develop demonstration sites at departmental properties and elsewhere as appropriate. Plan, procure funding, implement field research, analyze data, and publish results related to harvested wildlife. Develop and offer a one credit course on wildlife management as it relates to harvested wildlife.
Qualifications: A M.S. in Wildlife, Natural Resources or related discipline is required. Extension and research experience related to wildlife management generally, with an emphasis on harvested wildlife; ability to pursue external funding; and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams are desired.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and training.
Closing Date: April 11, 2016 or until filled
Application Process: Submit (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) 1-page statement of extension philosophy, and (4) the names and contact information of 3 references online at http://bit.ly/25mjyjJ. Questions may be addressed to Brian MacGowan, search committee chair, at (765) 647-3538 ormacgowan@purdue.edu.
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