Assistant Extension Agent (Livestock - Kauai) (#0082639, CTAHR/HNFAS )

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University of Hawaii

Kapaa, Hawaii

Job Type Full Time
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Description

 

Title: Assistant Extension Agent, Livestock

Position Number: 0082639

Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Science (HNFAS)

Location: Kapaa, Kauai

Date Posted: December 31, 2025

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin March 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Monthly Type:  11 Month

Additional Salary Information: Minimum Starting Salary $89,868; commensurate with education and experience.
Tenure Track: Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: Position Workload: 80% Extension and 20% Service; subject to adjustment based on operational needs.  First review to begin March 1, 2026 or soon thereafter. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by February 28, 2026, 11:59PM HST.

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  1. To provide leadership, applied research, and education to assist existing and potential livestock producers of cattle, swine, small ruminants and poultry in Kauai County. Emphasis will be on beef cattle, range, and pasture production and management. Responsibilities also include swine production and management, small ruminants (sheep, goats), dairy, and poultry production. 
  2. Develop multi-disciplinary, collaborative partnerships and programs with Kauai County and other CTAHR faculty, government/community agencies, livestock associations and stakeholder groups. 
  3. Network with other agents, specialists, and researchers to develop and conduct applied research and extension outreach programs and projects, and transfer research-based information and technology to stakeholders to foster and enhance the livestock industries. 
  4. Use teaching methods and tools such as technology, media resources, distance teaching methodologies, and workshops to extend information and educational opportunities to stakeholders. 
  5. Advise and be responsible for the 4-H/Youth livestock programs, clubs and projects, individually and in collaboration with other 4-H/Youth development faculty. 
  6. Seek out and manage external funding and pursue, leverage and manage resources to support programming efforts including grants and contracts and practice cost recovery. 
  7. Contribute to scholarly and Extension activities on the county, state and national levels. 
  8. Participate in Department, College and University service/governance. 
  9. Work with stakeholders involves some meetings that occur after normal working hours and/or weekends at off-site locations. 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications 

  1. A Master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing, with major work in animal science or a related field, or, in addition to the Bachelor’s degree, 30 credit hours of post baccalaureate academic work in a field appropriate to the position. 
  2. At least three years of successful experience in Cooperative Extension work or equivalent in a closely-related field. 
  3. Ability to exercise independent judgment and to assume responsibility for developing an Extension program. 
  4. Ability to work harmoniously with other agents in an integrated Extension system, and with related agencies. 
  5. Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawai‘i Driver’s License (class 3), comparable driver’s license, or other means of transportation which meets position needs. 

 

 

Desirable Qualifications 

  1. Skills and ability to work effectively with both adults and youth audiences and volunteers. 
  2. Ability to work effectively with low income, limited resource and/or underserved populations. 
  3. Experience with volunteer development. 
  4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual channels using traditional educational tools. 
  5. Experience with grant-writing and obtaining additional sources of programmatic support. 
  6. Ability to use electronic technology (e.g., computers-word processing, database management, desktop publishing, web meetings, social networking platforms).



TO APPLY: Click in the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.

  1. Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some, if not all, desirable qualifications;
  2. Curriculum vitae (CV);
  3. Statement of extension teaching;
  4. Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
  5. Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts will be required upon hire).  Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note:  Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before first review of applications or close of vacancy.  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.  For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by February 28, 2026, 11:59PM HST.

 

Inquiries: Dr. Jinzeng Yang, jinzeng@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/


Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
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 Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ 

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Category Extension / Teaching, Livestock
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