Assistant/Associate Professor Beef Cow Calf Nutrition and Management

About This Role

We are seeking applicants for a full-time 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, shared governance, and administrative roles not otherwise assigned.
  • 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.

Qualifications

• Strong background in ruminant nutrition.
• Passion for advancing the science and practice of cattle nutrition and management.
• Experience in beef cow/calf production.
• Ability to develop and lead a relevant research program.

Skills

• Collaborative and systems research skills.
• Teaching and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and industry stakeholders.

Benefits

• Opportunities to collaborate with other beef cattle facilities within the K-State system.
• Opportunities to collaborate with research involving cow-calf interactions with ecological health and function, prescribed fire, and control of invasive forage species.

Pay

Negotiable

Schedule

December 6, 2026 (negotiable)