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Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s)
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)
Research Assistant - KSU Commercial Cow-Calf Unit
Full-Time, Unclassified - Term (Job #517949)
This position will support the operations of the KSU Commercial Cow-Calf Unit under the direct supervision of the Farm Manager. The incumbent must be willing to be called to work to collect animals who have escaped in the evenings, weekends and/or on Holidays, and be willing to work outdoors in extreme heat or cold temperatures. The incumbent will be deemed "Essential" during periods of Inclement Weather directed by the University Administration and will be expected to report to work as usual.
50% Plan and supervise data collection activities and data processing for research projects dealing with the nutrition and management of a range-based cow herd, its associated calf crop, and its associated pasture resources. Specific tasks include but are not limited to daily management of ongoing research projects, management of graduate and undergraduate student labor, application of quality - control procedures for data collections activities and maintaining inventories of research supplies and animal health supplies. The incumbent shares responsibility for the daily care of all beef cattle that are under the ownership or management of the KSU Commercial Cow-Calf Unit.
20% Responsible for keeping accurate and detailed records including but not limited to: documentation of research procedures and results, management of animal production records, documentation of student worker training, documentation of compliance with animal welfare standards, and documentation of compliance with regulations concerning animal research and animal production.
10% Supervise and train graduate and undergraduate students in field and laboratory procedures that involve data collection, data analysis, research documentation, and general ranch tasks. Assist the Farm Manager with coordination of collaborative research projects between the faculty and graduate students of Animal Sciences and Industry, Agronomy, Biology, Konza Prairie, off-campus KSU research stations, other universities, and industry partners.
10% Cooperate with the Farm Manager and managers of the other KSU ASI animal units to promote efficient use of labor and equipment.
10% Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment used in research and animal care.
To apply, go to: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/517949/research-assistant
Post Doctoral Position(s)
No positions currently available.
Unclassified Staff Position(s)
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)
Animal Technician I
Part-Time, USS Staff Position (Job #518114)
This position provides essential workload and responsibility for the KSU Swine Unit associated with animal care, helath, and well-being as well as supporting research efforts.
Some of the duties and responsibilities are as follows.
Assists and supports the research efforts at the KSU swine teaching and research center, especially that conducted within the farrowing and nursery phases of production. Support the activities of graduate student-led research efforts to ensure that equipment and facilities are ready to accomplish the protocol objectives.
Monitor and assist sows when needed during the farrowing process. Responsible for overseeing daily feeding and watering of sows located in the farrowing house. Responsible for overseeing general health and well-being of sows when in the farrowing house. Responsible for managing the farrowing house equipment and environment. Cleaning and disinfection of environment between groups. Enter data on data recording databases when needed.
Assure animal health and well-being of nursery piglets is achieved. Responsible for overseeing daily feeding and water availability of nursery pigs. Responsible for managing the nursery room equipment and environment. Cleaning and disinfection of environment between groups. Enter data on data recording databases when needed.
Support and enforce farm biosecurity principles established by herd veterinarian, faculty supervisor, and farm manager.
Interact with farm veterinarian, faculty supervisor, other farm full time staff, and undergraduate work force to ensure other activities on the farm are completed and supporting optimum health and well-being of animals. Assist with day-to-day activities on the rest of the farm when required. Ability to operate tractor or other equipment as needed. Support other duties as assigned related to teaching, research, and extension.
To apply go to: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/animal-technician-i-manhattan-kansas-united-states
Animal Technician II
Full-Time, USS Staff position (Job #517217)
The Dairy Teaching and Research Center (DTRC) is seeking applicants for a full-time Animal Technician II. This position will be responsible for equipment operation, equipment, and facility maintenance, and, in a smaller portion, general animal care and milking.
Duties and job duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Equipment operation (60%) – The Animal Technician II will be responsible for operating large machinery such as tractors, manure wagons, feed wagons, and skid loaders. Job duties include exporting nutrients and manure to the compost facility, scraping and cleaning pens, and sanding the beds of the cows, among others. Equipment needs to be operated safely in a timely manner fashion so that the incumbent can perform the job duties while caring for equipment, animals, and facility.
The incumbent will also be responsible for safely transporting animals in and out of the Dairy using a truck and trailer. These activities include moving animals between the farm and the ASI department, Vet School, Manhattan Commission Center, etc.
Equipment and Facility Maintenance (20%) – The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the large machinery used at the DTRC. This includes oil changes, tire maintenance, lubrication, and other routine maintenance. The incumbent will also be responsible for helping to determine causes for equipment issues and work with the DTRC Team to determine methods of rapid repair, whether by farm staff or by external service providers.
Incumbents will also help maintain the facilities of the DTRC by detecting issues and leading repairing them. Basic maintenance and repair of the facility includes interior and exterior areas, animal housing areas, and being able to work on plumbing and electrical issues.
The incumbent will proudly care for the facilities in which they work, which require cleaning and maintenance of the equipment and buildings as needed. The incumbent will also organize supplies and alert the DTRC manager when more are needed.
General Animal Care and Milking (20%) – The Animal Technician II will help with general animal care, assisting with routine herd health protocols and treatment of clinical health issues. The incumbent may be asked to serve in milking sessions as needed in collaboration with undergraduate assistants and other staff members.
To apply go to:
https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/517217/animal-technician-ii
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.