Associate​/Full Professor and State Extension Swine Specialist

Associate/Full Professor and State Extension Swine Specialist

Working Title Associate/Full Professor and State Extension Swine Specialist

Posting Number

Posting Number F01816P

Department

Department SDSU
- Animal Science

Physical Location of Position (City)

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Posting Text

South Dakota State University’s ( SDSU ) Department of Animal Science is excited to announce a unique opportunity as an Associate or Full Professor/Extension Swine Specialist. Position may be eligible for endowment if the specifications are met. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact through innovative Extension programming and research. Reporting to the Department Head of Animal Science, the individual in this role will have the support and resources to thrive.

This position is located in Brookings , South Dakota. This position is a 9 Month, full-time, tenure-track, benefits-eligible position. An opportunity for summer salary may be available and will be negotiated under a separate contract.

Our department is proud to be a part of a land-grant university and our focuses on the three primary missions which are learning, discovery and engagement. Our award-winning faculty , meat science lab and livestock teaching and research units provide hands‑on learning opportunities and prepare students for successful careers in the animal industry, meat industry, veterinary medicine, academia and other agricultural careers.

The successful candidate will be tasked with leading an applied swine production Extension program to address the pressing needs and production challenges of pig producers.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This role is 100% Extension. The incumbent will be an integral team member of a nationally recognized Swine Extension and research program that is relevant to swine producers in South Dakota, the region, and the United States. Extension responsibilities include being a significant contributor to our web‑based Extension platform and working directly with producers to identify their needs and developing programs to meet those needs.

Strong collaboration with Extension personnel from Animal Science, Ag & Biosystems Engineering, Veterinary Science, and the Ness School of Management and Economics is expected, as is establishing a very close relationship with the SD Pork Producers Council. Collaboration with industry members and faculty from other states is encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an applied, extramurally funded research program focused on pork producer needs and attract top‑tier graduate students to participate in this endeavor.

As is with the Extension component, strong research collaboration with faculty in Animal Science, other SDSU departments, other universities, and allied industry is expected.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state‑sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state‑supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

• Earned Ph.D. in Animal Science with an emphasis in swine nutrition or a closely related field is required.
• Eligible for the rank of Associate Professor within the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University.
• An in‑depth understanding of practical swine nutrition and/or management of the modern swine industry is essential.
• Proven Extension experience and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative, high‑impact outreach programs for producers
• Experience successfully securing extramural funding through grant writing.
• Ability to interact and communicate (verbally and written) effectively with colleagues, staff, students, producer groups, and other clientele.
• Ability to…