VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: Ag Innovations for Specialty Crops Educator (#29308) Office Location: Adams County Cooperative Extension Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center 670 Old Harrisburg Road Gettysburg, PA 17325 Brief Summary of Duties: This individual will function as a member of the Penn State Ag Innovations Team and the Capital Region Horticulture Team to serve the South Central Pennsylvania fruit industry. The educator will be responsible for planning, implementation, and evaluation of non-formal educational programs for adults in the area of agricultural innovations. The educator will be responsible for two primary program areas: Transfer of Innovative Technologies to Pennsylvania Specialty Crop Growers and Specialty Crop Young Grower Leadership Development. The individual represents The Pennsylvania State University and The College of Agricultural Sciences in interpreting, applying and disseminating the latest research findings in the previously mentioned program areas. In carrying out the assigned duties, the individual is responsible to the Adams County Extension Director and the Capital Region Director. Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in agricultural engineering technology, agricultural science, biological science, or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred. Candidate should possess teaching, program development, and evaluation skills; and demonstrate positive human relations and effective communication skills. People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Travel is required. Adams County Cooperative Extension is a unit of Penn State and as such offers a competitive and liberal benefits package. This position is renewed annually based on availability of funding. Applications are available by writing, calling or emailing [EMAIL PROTECTED], Human Resources Services, 307 Agricultural Administration Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802; telephone (814) 863-3452; FAX (814) 863-6215. The closing date for accepting resumes and applications is December 12, 2008, or until a suitable candidate has been selected. This publication is available in alternative media on request. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. Discrimination or harassment against faculty, staff, or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-2801, Tel 814-865-4700/V, 814-863-1150/TTY. 11/19/08 Tara A. Baugher Tree Fruit Extension Educator Penn State Cooperative Extension, Adams Co. 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Suite 204 Gettysburg, PA 17325 717-334-6271, ext. 314 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.