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Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s)

 

Assistant/Associate Professor in Animal Nutrition

12-month, tenure-track position (60% Teaching, 40% Research)

We are seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position (60%Teaching, 40% Research). The position will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor and will be located in Manhattan, KS. The successful individual will contribute primarily to the department's land-grant missions in teaching and research. Teaching responsibilities will be consistent with the successful individual's training, interests, and needs of the department, and expectations include teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students. The successful individual is expected to lead a productive research program in animal nutrition and participate in relevant interdisciplinary activities.

To read more details and to apply, go to:

https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/516477/assistantassociate-professor-animal-nutrition

 

Assistant/Associate Professor, Sustainable Small Ruminant Production

12-month, tenure-track position (60% Extension, 25% Research, 15% Teaching

We are seeking applications for a 12-month, tenure-track position (60% Extension, 40% Research, 15% Teaching). The position will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor and located in Manhattan, KS. The successful individual is expected to develop an innovative and impactful extension program addressing issues facing the Kansas and U.S. small ruminant industry. The research focus will be consistent with the successful individual's expertise in small ruminants, and may include nutrition, physiology, meat science, genetics or other related disciplines. Teaching efforts will primarily focus on direct leadership for the 'Sheep and Meat Goat Science' undergraduate class, with the potential for development of other relevant courses of interest.

To read more details and to apply, go to:

https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/516476/assistantassociate-professor-sustainable-small-ruminant-production

 

Assistant/Associate Professor, Sustainable Fresh Meat Industry

12-month, tenure-track position (60% Extension, 40% Research)

We are seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position (60% extension, 40% research). The position will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor and located in Manhattan, KS. The successful individual is expected to develop an innovative extension and research program addressing issues facing the Kansas and U.S. meat industry in addition to contributing to the core missions of the Department. Support and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team with efforts related to sustainability research and extension programing consistent with team, ASI, COA, and K-State goals is expected. Research efforts will be consistent with the successful individual’s expertise, interests, and needs of the Department.

To read more details and to apply, go to:

https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/516491/assistantassociate-professor-sustainable-fresh-meat-industry

 

Assistant/Associate Professor, Dairy Foods Processing and Innovation
12-month, tenure-track position (40% Teaching, 60% Research)

We are seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track position (40% Teaching, 60% Research) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) that will contribute primarily to our teaching and research missions in dairy foods processing within the Animal Sciences and Industry Department (ASI). The ASI Department is a national leader in teaching, research and outreach focused on animal and food sciences. ASI is home to the undergraduate Food Science & Industry degree program, which is accredited through the Institute of Food Technologists. The successful individual will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in dairy food processing that is linked with a dynamic graduate research program. Teaching responsibilities will include Dairy Foods Processing & Technology (ASI 608) and other coursework consistent with the program’s needs and the selected individual’s interests. K-State is also home to the cross-disciplinary Food Science Institute (FSI) which provides many opportunities to participate in world-class interdisciplinary research, graduate training and teaching activities. Some of these opportunities involve agricultural security and sustainability, functional and healthy food systems, and the K-State Global Food Systems Initiative (https://www.k-state.edu/research/global-food/). Major facility construction and renovations are underway in the food/animal/grain science areas at K-State, including renovation of the K-State dairy processing plant, Call Hall Dairy Bar and research laboratories. Experience in creamery operations, fluid milk processing, and/or manufacture of dairy ingredients is desirable as the successful applicant will supervise the managers of these dairy foods facilities and use them in support of their program.

To read more details and to apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/515982/assistant-or-associate-professor

Instructor Position(s)

No positions currently available.

 

Research Assistant Position(s)

No positions currently available.

 

Post Doctoral Position(s)

No positions currently available.

 

Unclassified Staff Position(s)

KSU Beef Cattle Research Center Research Assistant

Full-time, Unclassified Professional Staff, Term Contract (Job # 516431)

This position will function as part of the KSU Beef Cattle Research Center by conducting research and basic maintenance operations with undergraduate and graduate students related to growing and finishing cattle health and nutrition management.

60% This position must be able to independently conduct and direct subordinates on specific tasks and ensure that all cattle are fed and water is available. All cattle are evaluated for potential illness, removed if necessary, appropriately treated as per protocol and returned to the correct pen.

This position will ensure that all research data are correctly collected, entered collected, entered into a spreadsheet and summitted for analysis.

30% This position will ensure that the unit is in compliance with Institutional Care and Use Requirements and oversee the daily care of esophageal, ruminally and/or intestinally fistualted cattle located at the facility.
This position will be able to communicate with cattle owners as needed and generate invoices in a timely manner.

10% This position will order feed supplies and process hay in a timely manner, The incumbent may be expected to recruit and interview undergraduate students for labor and mentor their development in skills.

To read more details and to apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/516431/research-assistant

Dairy Teaching and Research Center Manager

Full-time, Unclassified Professional Staff, Term Contract (Job #515771)

The DTRC Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of personnel, animals, and unit facilities at the DTRC. The incumbent will also work closely with faculty and students to facilitate research trials at the DTRC.

Animal care – The DTRC Manager oversees the routine care (feeding, milking, reproductive management, herd health, waste management, etc.) of the mature cows and young stock. The incumbent will work with herd veterinarians and faculty supervisors to establish, execute, and evaluate standard operating protocols for maintaining optimum animal care, herd production, and research study outcomes.

Operational management – The DTRC Manager will oversee and conduct routine daily operational management of the facility.

Supervision – The DTRC Manager will lead a talented team of employees to ensure adequate care of livestock and daily operations of the DTRC.

To read more details and to apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/515771/dairy-teaching-and-research-center-manager

 

Animal Technician Supervisor (Dairy Teaching and Research Center)

Full-time, Unclassified Professional Staff, Term Contract (Job #515576)

This position is critical to the overall operation of the KSU Dairy Teaching and Research Center. It involves supervision of other employees and the care and comfort of the animals housed at the DTRC at Kansas State University.

Incumbent functions as the assistant manager of the Dairy Teaching and Research Center and is responsible for ensuring the safety of the cows and other dairy unit employees. Assumes responsibility for operation of the dairy unit in the manager's absence. Incumbent is responsible for milking cows at least two days each week and for making vital animal observations during the milking process. Incumbent is responsible for collecting sterile samples of milk to be tested for antibiotics or bacteria.

To apply, go to https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/515576/animal-technician-supervisor

University Support Staff Position(s)

No positions currently available

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Dr. Scott Beyer's GTA

Primary responsibilities in the position will include:

  • Assist the instructor with teaching avian and companion animal related undergraduate courses, including the poultry judging team
  • The position is available immediately, and open until a suitable candidate is identified.
  • Conduct research in the areas of nutrition and feed manufacturing
  • Travel and present research findings at seminars and conferences
  • Work toward completing an MS/PhD.

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