Assistant/ Associate Professor - Meat Science

Position Information

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Animal Sciences Department at North Dakota State University is seeking to fill a 12- month, tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor position with expertise in value-added meat science. The department is seeking a quality individual to engage as part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The department includes 25 faculty members whose specialties encompass physiology, reproduction, nutrition, genetics, meat science, livestock management, and human-animal interactions. The Department of Animal Sciences has three degree designations; Animal Science, Equine Science, and Veterinary Technology (further detail regarding the department is summarized below). The successful candidate is expected to possess the ability to succeed in the promotion and tenure process through the pursuit of scholarly activities within the scope of their appointment which will encompass 70% research and 30% teaching. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will:

• Establish and manage a high-impact research program focused on value-added muscle food innovation and (or) value-added meat-animal product development.
• Coordinate a combination of teaching and workforce training that may include undergraduate/graduate courses in live animal and meat evaluation and muscle-food product development as well as participate and (or) develop outreach activities in consumer/community education.
• Collaborate with other faculty, scientists and Extension educators within the department and across the university system on research programs related to fresh meat and value-added muscle food innovation.
• Advise and actively participate in graduate student training.
• Serve as academic advisor for animal science undergraduates.
• Serve the department, college, and university in such capacity as (for example) student club advisor, recruitment and retention of undergraduate students, and as a representative of responsible animal agriculture.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph. D. in meat-animal sciences or related field.
• Evidence of plans or ability to pursue research in the focus areas of muscle foods with emphasis on fresh meat and (or) processed meat.
• Ability to teach Meat Science and related courses at the graduate and undergraduate level.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of an appreciation for the mission of the modern Land Grant University.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse team atmosphere.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding.
• Published in peer-reviewed scientific publications
• Demonstrated ability to bring energy and innovation to traditional and nontraditional instruction.
• Ability to promote animal science recruitment operations through creative and innovative means via engagement with youth audiences.
• Experience coaching/teaching competitive meat judging.

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

SCREENING DATE: Screening will begin October 10, 2022 with the intent to fill the position by January 2, 2022, however, t he position will remain open until a suitable applicant is identified.

TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted online at www.ndsu.edu/jobs to be considered for this position (number 00024679/00024678).

REQUIRED APPLICANT DOCUMENTS: Cover letter outlining interest in and qualifications for the position, curriculum vita, statement of research interests and plans, statement of teaching philosophy, names and contact information of three professional references (phone, postal, and email addresses), unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required if candidate is selected for an interview.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DEPARTMENT: The Animal Sciences Department at North Dakota State University is composed of 25 full-time faculty and 26 support personnel. The department is an academic unit of the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources. The department offers undergraduate majors in animal science, veterinary technology, and equine science with a current enrollment of approximately 389 undergraduate and 26 graduate students. The faculty is nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and Extension. Highly productive and dedicated faculty members have developed strong research programs in diverse areas ranging from animal production systems to molecular biology. Core research areas include nutrition, physiology, and meat science. State-of-the-art facilities include well-equipped laboratories and livestock research and teaching units, including the current construction of the Peltier Complex that will be a hub for research and innovation for ND agriculture products. The Peltier Complex is scheduled to open March 2024 and will feature a state-of-the-art, Federally inspected abattoir and meat processing facility. Our faculty members interact with numerous USDA-ARS research units and other federal and state laboratories; collaborate locally, nationally, and internationally; and engage with area Research Extension Centers and county agents. For further details about the department, go to http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ansc/ .

The individual hired in the present position will have a access to state-of-the-art laboratories that are under construction in the Peltier Complex. This Complex will bring together NDSU's food science, meat science, and cereal science laboratories along with Northern Crop Institute, a four-state-focused agency committed to promoting, developing and marketing crops grown in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota and Montana. Located in the southwest corner of NDSU's campus, the facility will be uniquely positioned as a cornerstone of the university. The complex will support a wide range of research involving food science, meat science, muscle biology, food safety, nutrition, consumer sensory traits and the development of new agricultural products. Designed to meet federal and state food processing and food handling regulations, the center's labs will expand research grant opportunities and partnerships with federal and state agencies.

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (NDSU)
NDSU is the state's land-grant university and is North Dakota's only top-100 public research university. NDSU has attained the Carnegie Classification of “Research Universities/High Research Activity”. It is the top-ranked university in North Dakota and one of the top in the five-state region.

Numerous resources are available across campus to support faculty learning and research including the Office of Research and Creative Activity proposal development and training resources, an institutional membership to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), NIH funded Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), NDSU funded pilot projects, Gateways-ND Professional Teaching and Learning Development, and the Center for Computationally Assisted Science and Technology (CCAST).

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!

NDSU is an EEO/AA-MF/Vet/Disability employer and is an ADVANCE institution.
For further information on North Dakota State University, visit http://www.ndsu.edu

Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Metropolitan Area
NDSU is located in the vibrant and growing city of Fargo, North Dakota. North Dakota has been one of the fastest growing states in the country over the past decade with the Fargo area in the vanguard of that growth. While Fargo has a metropolitan population of more than 257,000 it maintains a friendly small-town feel. Fargo is an increasingly cosmopolitan area, with steady and notable growth over the past few years in its racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall. Considering these consistent trends, NDSU is actively engaged in attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds. NDSU genuinely values and encourages their contributions to making the campus reflect, embrace and meaningfully promote this diversity.

Fargo has a "college-town" atmosphere with many cultural and intellectual opportunities including live theater, ballet, opera, galleries, museums, and athletic events. It also boasts a lively downtown area with an array of restaurants, craft breweries, an active farmers market, and the historic Fargo Theater, as well as many shopping options. https://www.fargomoorhead.org/things-to-do/downtown-fargo/ The area is abundant with natural beauty and activities for the outdoor lover. Fargo offers a lower unemployment rate, a favorable tax structure, as well as a cost of living that is 8.1% less than the U.S. average. With higher than the national average investment per student, Fargo is proud of its public-school system.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Eric Berg, Search Committee Chair

North Dakota State University

Department of Animal Sciences

NDSU Department 7630, P.O. Box 6050

Fargo, ND 58108-6050

Email: eric.p.berg@ndsu.edu

Phone: 701-231-6271

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which 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 state.

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.

North Dakota State University is an ADVANCE Institution and Carnegie Very High Research Activity Institution. North Dakota State University is an EO/AA Employer. This position is exempt from North Dakota Veterans' Preference requirements. The search will be conducted in compliance with North Dakota Open Record Laws.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region. (see www.ndsu.edu/inclusioncouncil/native_american_initiatives/ ).

About Us

THE NORTH DAKOTA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM was organized in 1990. It is made up of 11 public colleges and universities governed by the State Board of Higher Education. The NDUS is composed of two doctoral-granting institutions (NDSU and UND), two master's granting institutions (MISU and VCSU), two universities that offer baccalaureate degrees (DSU and MASU), and five campuses that offer associate and trade/technical degrees (BSC, LRSC, MISUB, NDSCS and WSC).