Assistant/Associate Professor, Swine Science
Listed on 2025-12-14
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
The Animal Sciences & Industry Department houses the largest undergraduate degree program at Kansas State University in combination with a robust extension program across most primary disciplines and species/products in animal sciences. We are seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track position (50% Teaching & 50% Extension). The position will be at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor (commensurate with experience) and located in Manhattan, KS.
The successful individual will contribute primarily to the department’s land-grant missions associated with undergraduate teaching and extension programming. Expertise in swine nutrition and management is desired. The successful individual is expected to collaborate in scholarly activities with members of the K-State Applied Swine Nutrition Team. Teaching will focus on undergraduate Swine Science and Swine Nutrition, both on-campus and online, and other determined courses based on expertise and departmental need.
Mentorship of undergraduate students and service in student clubs and activities are required. The successful individual is expected to develop an innovative and impactful extension program addressing issues facing the Kansas and U.S. swine industry.
The successful individual will:
- Teach ASI 535 Swine Science and ASI 679 Swine Nutrition and mentor undergraduate students
- Develop and maintain an impactful and innovative swine extension and applied research program.
- Communicate with and engage clientele, extension agents, faculty, and support personnel
- Develop impactful information transfer approaches, such as in-person programs, factsheets, newsletters, videos, internet-based communications, and radio/TV
- Conduct applied research and advise graduate students in collaboration with peer faculty to support extension information generation
- Foster relationships with producers, industry and governmental organizations, and leaders in the Kansas and U.S. swine industry
- Engage in scholarly activity relevant to our land-grant mission
- Support the overall mission of the Department
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and maintain positive professional relationships
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