Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Assistant/Associate Professor Beef Cow-Calf Nutrition and Management
Employer: Dept of Animal Sciences and Industry - Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Type: Full Time
We are seeking applicants for Assistant/Associate Professor Beef Cow-Calf Nutrition and Management. This position is designed for an individual with a strong background in ruminant nutrition and a passion for advancing the science and practice of cattle nutrition and management. The incumbent will develop an active research program relevant to cow/calf nutrition and management. Responsibilities include service as the faculty manager of the Cow-Calf Unit. Teaching emphasis will include undergraduate courses in beef cattle management, graduate courses within discipline expertise, and other courses based on expertise and departmental need including both in-person and online formats. Mentoring undergraduate students with interest in beef cow/calf production is expected. The position requires 5% of time devoted to service activities such as participation on departmental, college, and university committees; participation in professional organizations; and contributing to the public good, consistent with K-State’s land-grant mission.
Responsibilities
- Research (47.5%):
- Faculty manager of the Cow/Calf Unit.
- Develop an active research program relevant to cow/calf nutrition and management; collaborative and systems research is desirable.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and industry stakeholders to translate research findings into practical applications.
- Teaching (47.5%):
- Teach undergraduate courses in beef cattle management, and graduate courses within the discipline expertise of the individual.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students with a specific interest in cow/calf nutrition and management.
- Service (5.0%):
- Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, shared governance, and administrative roles not otherwise assigned.
- Participate in professional organizations.
- Contribute to the public good, consistent with K-State’s land-grant mission.
Requirements
- Ph.D. at the time of hire in Animal Science or a closely related field.
- Practical knowledge and experience in beef cow/calf production.
- Ability to develop and lead a relevant research program and secure extramural funding.
- Aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven record of research activity in ruminant nutrition and cow-calf management, consistent with experience level.
- Experience in research with grazing/forage-fed cattle.
- Demonstrated success in university-level teaching.
- Evidence of being a successful team member and leader, including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, staff, students, industry stakeholders, and research teams.
About the Company
Dept of Animal Sciences and Industry - Kansas State University
Founded in 1863 as the nation's first operational land-grant university, Kansas State University has grown into a comprehensive research university with nearly 20,000 students, more than 1,200 faculty and 2,400 staff. The K-State Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) department serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food processing industries through teaching, research and education. KSU ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food processing industries. The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, physiology, behavior, meat science, dairy processing, production systems, and agribusiness. Our programs emphasize scientific rigor, critical thinking, and hands-on experience, equipping graduates to become leaders in animal agriculture and related industries both domestically and internationally.