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Beef Cattle Spec/Asst Prof

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North Dakota State University
Location
Fargo, ND
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North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and Department of Animal Sciences is
recruiting a highly motivated faculty member to serve as the state Beef Cattle Specialist for
North Dakota. NDSU Extension 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.

LOCATION: North Dakota State University, Fargo

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State
University is seeking a qualified person to fill a 12-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate
Professor position to provide state-wide educational leadership in beef cattle management and
production related to nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and/or other relevant fields. The
individual in this position will also be responsible for developing an active beef cattle research
program related to state, regional, and national beef cattle production. The appointment is 70%
extension, 30% research.

RESPONSIBILITES:
The successful candidate will:
  • 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 that focus on transformational education to improve the beef cattle industry while utilizing a variety of delivery methods to reach intended audiences
  • 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 an integral liaison for NDSU, along with other Extension personnel, to the North Dakota beef industry
  • Develop and provide leadership for professional development opportunities for extension agents and specialists related to beef cattle production
  • Develop educational materials individually and through a team approach with on and offcampus livestock specialists and county agents to be disseminated through educational meetings, in-depth training, publications, and new technologies as appropriate
  • Develop mass media materials, including news releases; participate in radio and television programming, utilize social media, and interact with other media outlets on beef cattle related topics
  • Develop a regionally and nationally recognized research program in beef cattlemanagement and production related to nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and/or other relevant fields
  • Acquire extramural funding to support extension and research programs
  • Actively participate in graduate student advising and mentoring
  • Publish research in peer-reviewed journals appropriate for the discipline
  • Provide service to the Department, College, University, and appropriate professional societies in the discipline
  • Form collaborative relationships with on- and off-campus colleagues, including beef
  • cattle producer groups, to enhance research capacity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Ability to develop an outstanding beef cattle extension program
Documented ability to compete for extramural funding in areas of beef cattle management and production related to nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and/or other relevant fields
Documented ability to develop and publish materials targeted toward beef producers
Documented ability to publish in refereed scientific journals
Experience working with undergraduate/graduate students, industry colleagues, or others in a mentoring capacity
Documented ability to function in a team setting, both as an effective team member and as a leader and to interact collegially with a diverse group of students, staff, faculty, and administrators

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven record of developing an outstanding beef cattle extension program
Proven record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
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
Evidence of involvement in developing innovative instructional techniques and delivery methods to reach beef cattle producers
Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative research programs within and across disciplines
Proven record of working directly with beef cattle producers in research, extension, consulting, or other industry capacities
Proven record of developing and providing leadership for professional development opportunities for extension agents and specialists related to beef cattle production

DESCRIPTION OF DEPARTMENT: The Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota
State University is composed of 25 full-time faculty and 36 support personnel. The department
offers undergraduate majors in animal science, veterinary technology, and equine studies, and
graduate opportunities in numerous disciplines related to animal science. Current enrollment is
approximately 300 undergraduate and 30 graduate students. Our faculty are nationally and
internationally recognized for excellence in extension, research, and teaching. Highly productive
and dedicated faculty members have developed robust research programs in diverse areas
ranging from animal production systems to molecular biology. Core research areas include
ruminant nutrition, reproductive biology, and meat science. State-of-the-art facilities include
well-equipped laboratories with ample livestock for teaching and research purposes. Our faculty
members interact with county extension agents, off-campus extension staff, scientists at research
extension centers, other departments, universities, state and federal agencies, and also collaborate
nationally and internationally. In addition, our faculty members provide leadership in nationally
recognized extension and outreach programs, which serve a variety of stakeholders. For further
details about the department and research and/or extension programs go to our web site at
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ansc/.

APPOINTMENT: 12-month appointment

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience. A description of the excellent fringe benefits available is accessible online at
https://www.ndsu.edu/hr/benefits/.

REQUIRED APPLICANT DOCUMENTS:
Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications for the position
Statement of vision, goals, and industry impact of extension and research program
Curriculum vita
Unofficial transcript
Names of three professional references (must include contact information - telephone numbers and postal and e-mail addresses).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: The position will remain open until a
suitable applicant is found. The search complies with North Dakota Open Record Laws.

CONTACT: For more information, please contact:
Dr. Carl Dahlen, Associate Professor
Animal Sciences Department
North Dakota State University
Hultz Hall, Room 160
Dept. 7630, PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Phone: 701.231.5588
Fax: 701.231-7590
Carl.Dahlen@ndsu.edu

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Company

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities.

North Dakota State University is an employer of choice with a commitment to offer a well-rounded benefits package for employees and their families.

NDSU is listed at 95 among 404 public universities based on the university’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including: agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.

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