Assistant/Associate Professor Beef Cow Calf Nutrition and Management We are seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor, Beef Cow-Calf Nutrition and Management. This position is designed for an individual with a strong background in ruminant nutrition and a passion for advancing the science and practice... 521796 Manhattan Animal Sciences & Industry Academic / Faculty - 12 month Closing at: Sep 8 2026 -
23:55 CDT On-site About This Role We are seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor, Beef Cow-Calf Nutrition and Management. This position is designed for an individual with a strong background in ruminant nutrition and a passion for advancing the science and practice of cattle nutrition and management. The incumbent will develop an active research program relevant to cow/calf nutrition and
management. Responsibilities include service as the faculty manager of the Cow-Calf Unit. Teaching emphasis will include undergraduate courses in beef cattle management, graduate courses within discipline expertise, and other courses based on expertise and departmental need including both in-person and online formats. Mentoring undergraduate students with interest in beef cow/calf production is expected. The
Department of Animal Sciences and Industry is the largest department (approximately 1,200 undergraduates and 60 graduate students) in Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture. The department’s Cow-Calf Unit currently operates on approximately 2,000 deeded acres, 3,000 leased acres of native tallgrass prairie, and 1,000-1,300 acres of cover crops. The herd consists of approximately 325 commercial cows, 130
heifers, and 15 breeding bulls. Opportunities exist to collaborate with other beef cattle facilities within the K-State system including the Purebred Beef Unit, Agricultural Research Center-Hays, Southeast Research-Extension Center-Parsons, Feedlot/Stocker Units, and Konza Prairie. Opportunities also exist for collaboration with research involving cow-calf interactions with ecological health and function, prescribed
fire, and control of invasive forage species.Position Available: December 6, 2026 (negotiable)Responsibilities: Research (47.5%):o Faculty manager of the Cow/Calf Unit.o Develop an active research program relevant to cow/calf nutrition and management; collaborative and systems research is desirable. o Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and industry stakeholders to translate research findings into practical
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