Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle Nutrition)

Louisiana State University

41d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a tenure-track faculty position (80% research; 20% extension) located at the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive research program in beef cattle nutrition, focusing on forages and grazing. Responsibilities include publishing research in peer-reviewed journals, securing extramural funding, participating in multi-disciplinary research initiatives, and holding a formal appointment in the School of Animal Sciences with graduate student education responsibilities. The role also involves participation in departmental and campus committees, and continued professional development through associations and conferences. Extension programs will align with research initiatives and support the Louisiana beef cattle industry through stakeholder engagement, workshops, and dissemination of LSU AgCenter recommendations via various communication channels.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Animal Science or closely related field.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Leadership abilities for working effectively with diverse professional and lay audiences and cooperators.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with diverse audiences including scientific peers, clientele, and agribusiness representatives.
• Ability to develop scholarly (peer-reviewed) articles and educational curricula/programs for appropriate publications/journals and other outlets, including LSU AgCenter numbered publications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ruminant nutrition with an emphasis on forages and grazing.

Responsibilities

• Developing a comprehensive research program in beef cattle nutrition with an emphasis on forages and grazing.
• Formal participation in multi-disciplinary, regional, or national research initiatives.
• Publishing results of research in peer-reviewed journals and other scientific/technical publications.
• Securing extramural funding to support the research and extension program from federal and state agencies, commodity research boards, and agro-industries.
• Participating in graduate student education.
• Participating in regional, departmental and campus committees.
• Continued education development through association with professional societies and attendance at national and international conferences.
• Performing other tasks as assigned by supervisor(s) and working cooperatively with other LSU AgCenter faculty.
• Developing extension programs that support and align with overall Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES) beef cattle extension programs.
• Working with and through the beef cattle specialist and animal science focused extension agents to contribute to programming supporting the Louisiana beef cattle industry.
• Supporting stakeholder visits, demonstrations, workshops, and educational meetings as appropriate.
• Contributing to and disseminating LSU AgCenter recommendations through written, oral, video, website, and social media communications.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• University holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree