Extension Wildlife Damage Specialist- Extension Assistant Professor at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Clemson University



Job ID:109411

Location:Barre 1st Floor

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

JOB SUMMARY:

The Extension Wildlife Damage Specialist is a non-tenure-track Extension Assistant Professor position specializing in human-wildlife conflicts and wildlife damage management. This position is a 12-month appointment with a 100% in Extension. The anticipated starting date is January 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be located on the main campus of Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.

The Extension Wildlife Damage Specialist will collaborate with diverse partners to develop and implement a problematic wildlife program in South Carolina to help reduce damage caused by wild hogs, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife.

JOB DUTIES:

40% - Essential - UK65: Develop and implement a statewide problematic wildlife program plan of work. Collaborate with subject experts, agents, and volunteers to coordinate and deliver new problematic wildlife programming and resources to address emerging needs in South Carolina and for the Southeastern Region. Coordinate, manage, and evaluate the South Carolina wild hog task force at the statewide level.

UK67: Develop and implement a statewide problematic wildlife program plan of work. Collaborate with subject experts, agents, and volunteers to coordinate and deliver new problematic wildlife programming and resources to address emerging needs in South Carolina and for the Southeastern Region and collaborate on a national level. Coordinate, manage, and evaluate the South Carolina wild hog task force at the statewide level. Manage and train volunteers through curriculum development and programmatic efforts.

30% - Essential - UK65: Establish yourself as a content expert at the National level by producing and disseminating scholarly outputs and products (publications, videos, expert presentations, validated evaluation instruments, applied research outputs, etc.) that support problematic wildlife. Serve as a resource to Extension agents and clientele within the region in the area of natural resources, natural history, botany, biology, water, wildlife, forestry and geology topics.

UK67: Establish yourself as a content expert at the National level by producing and disseminating scholarly outputs and products (publications, videos, expert presentations, validated evaluation instruments, applied research outputs, etc.) that support problematic wildlife. Serve as a resource to Extension agents, associates, clientele, and other specialist within the US in the area of problematic wildlife, wildlife, and forestry.

20% - Essential - UK65: Collaborate with natural resources team members, statewide program efforts, and other program teams in program development and delivery. Collaborate with state agriculture and natural resource agencies (South Carolina Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources), federal agencies (USDA Wildlife Services), universities, and non-government partner organizations (South Carolina Farm Bureau) to develop and implement a problematic wildlife program in South Carolina to help reduce damage caused by wild hogs, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife.

UK67: Collaborate with wildlife team members, statewide program efforts, and other program teams in program development and delivery. Collaborate with state agriculture and natural resource agencies (South Carolina Department of Agriculture, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources), federal agencies (USDA Wildlife Services), universities, and non-government partner organizations (South Carolina Farm Bureau) on a national level to develop and implement a problematic wildlife program in South Carolina to help reduce damage caused by wild hogs, white-tailed deer, and other wildlife.

10% - Essential - UK 65: Attend or lead Extension team meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor. Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and professional development at the state, regional, and national levels. Communicate effectively, both verbally and through written correspondence to Extension and program administrators at the state level.

UK67: Attend or lead Extension team meetings and trainings as assigned by supervisor. Identify and participate in opportunities for self-improvement and professional development at the state, regional, and national levels. Communicate effectively, both verbally and through written correspondence to Extension and program administrators at the state and national levels.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 1st Doctoral / Professional Degree - Wildlife damage management, human-wildlife conflicts, wildlife conservation, natural resources or a similar discipline.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 2nd Doctoral / Professional Degree - Wildlife damage management and human-wildlife conflicts.
Work Experience 3+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages Work of Others - Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education - 2nd Doctoral / Professional Degree - Wildlife damage management and human-wildlife conflicts.
Work Experience 3+ years

WORKING CONDITIONS:

100% - Exposure to heat or cold
5% - Exposure to dust/fumes
100% - Wet or humid
100% - Noise
5% - Vibration
50% - Mechanical hazards
50% - Chemical hazards
5% - Electrical hazards
5% - Radiant energy hazards
5% - Burn hazards
100% - Overnight Travel
50% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 18, 2024

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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