Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Assistant Professor

Overview

The Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University is pleased to announce recruitment for a twelve-month, tenure-track 70% extension, 30% research Beef Cattle Extension at the rank of Assistant Professor. NDSU Extension is an organization that values people who excel, adapt easily, exhibit passion for helping others and are excellent communicators. The beef cattle specialist is a member of a statewide Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources team responsible for providing leadership to create and deliver innovative learning experiences that empower North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop an Extension-First program focused on issues impacting beef producers in North Dakota and the region
• Work across disciplines, departments, research extension centers, and county extension offices in concert with industry representatives and stakeholders in the development and implementation of innovative beef cattle extension programs
• Develop extension programs utilizing a variety of delivery methods to reach intended audiences and that focus on transformational education to improve the regional beef cattle industry
• Facilitate the transfer of research results into practical applications for beef cattle producers
• Foster a spirit of open communication with stakeholder groups and act as a liaison along with other Extension personnel to the North Dakota beef industry for NDSU
• Develop and provide leadership for professional development opportunities for extension agents and specialists related to beef cattle production

• Ph.D. degree in animal sciences or closely related discipline
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with beef cattle production, research, and/or beef industry

• Proven record of developing an outstanding beef cattle extension program
• Proven record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Evidence of experience working with precision livestock management technologies
• Proven record of developing written extension-type articles/bulletins, including popular press articles, social media, and experience working with mass media
• Proven record in securing extramural funding