Assistant Professor Of Animal Science

Nine-month tenure-track or non-tenure (clinical) position with emphasis in beef cattle. Manage approximately 300 beef cows and provide oversight of pasture management and hay production. The tenure-track appointment will develop a research program in beef cattle production and grazing management; participate in the graduate program providing a Ph.D. in Environmental Science with a concentration in Agriculture; procure grants, contracts, and other funding to support scholarly research in some area of beef cattle management and grazing; publish research results in professional journals and extend results to industry stakeholders. The clinical-track appointment will provide herd management services and expose students to professional expertise in the large animal veterinary field. Either appointment will provide leadership and strategic planning to establish a statewide outreach program to organizations and stakeholders involved with grazing management; participate in School, College, University and community activities including public and private organizations; provide support and cooperation to respective beef cattle producer programs in the surrounding counties and throughout the state. In addition, either appointment will instruct undergraduate/graduate courses in animal science in person and online; recruit and advise undergraduate students; participate in curriculum development; mentor students for internships and competitive career placement within the livestock industries.

Either a Ph.D. in Animal Science (ABD considered) or a closely related field with an emphasis in beef cattle production and forage management from an accredited institution, or DVM with five years of professional practice experience. Demonstrated experience in management of beef cattle grazing systems including herd health and marketing, and ability to deliver courses via distance/online learning platforms as needed.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and stakeholders in grazing animal production enterprises. Demonstrated ability to facilitate experiential learning and provide effective academic and career advising to students. In addition, the tenure-track appointment will show: Evidence of ability to conduct and collaborate research in multiple disciplines related to the animal and forage sciences. Demonstrated experience in conducting applied research that addresses current needs in beef cattle industry.