The Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Technology at Tarleton State University is seeking a Graduate Assistant to be Assistant Coach to its Meats Judging Team. The Department has student enrollment approaching 750 students and emphasizes hands-on learning. The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has nearly 2000 students and is one of the largest programs in the U.S.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Animal Science or similar field
• Collegiate meat judging experience
• Knowledge of carcass, primal, and/or sub-primal fabrication
• Successful background check and driver training required

Duties:

• Assist coaching of Meat Judging Team
• Organize carcass and primal or sub-primal exhibits for training
• Transport students to practice sessions
• Prepare training materials
• Schedule practices
• Assist with teaching meat evaluation courses

Compensation:
The position is a 12-month graduate assistant stipend (estimated $1,200 per month) plus a scholarship ($10,000 annually) with a 2- or 3-year term, renewable annually.

Application:
Submit a cover letter, resume (including contact information for two references with knowledge of your judging experience) to:

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