Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle Nutrition)

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Healthcare options

Dental & life insurances

Tax Saver Benefits Plan

University holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle Nutrition) in the LSU AgCenter. The position is tenure-track (80% Research; 20% Extension) with appointment in the School of Animal Sciences and responsibility for a regional beef cattle program focusing on forages and grazing.

The successful candidate will secure extramural funding, publish in peer-reviewed outlets, advise graduate students, participate in committees, and contribute to extension

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Animal Science or closely related field is required.
• Experience in ruminant nutrition with emphasis on forages and grazing is highly desirable.
• Good interpersonal skills and leadership abilities are required for working with diverse audiences and cooperators.
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with scientific peers, clientele, and agribusiness representatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive beef cattle nutrition research program with emphasis on forages and grazing.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and other scientific outlets; secure extramural funding.
• Participate in graduate student education and service on committees at regional, departmental, and campus levels.
• Engage in extension activities through LSU AgCenter beef cattle programs and coordinate with extension agents and specialists.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Animal Science or related field

Job description

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Job Posting Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle Nutrition)

Position Type: Faculty

Department: LSUAG PL4 - Central Region (Daniel O Stephenson IV (00000855))

Work Location: Dean Lee Administration

Pay Grade: Academic

Academic Job Description

This is a tenure track position (80% research; 20% extension). The successful candidate will have responsibilities for 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 will be expected. Results of research should be published in peer-reviewed journals and other scientific/technical publications. Extramural funding to support the research and extension program must be secured from federal and state agencies, commodity (state and national) research boards, and agro-industries. The candidate will hold a formal appointment in the School of Animal Sciences (15% research appointment) and will be expected to participate in graduate student education. Participation in regional, departmental and campus committees is expected as a faculty member in a land grant university. Continued education development through association with professional societies and attendance at national and international conferences will be required. The incumbent is expected to perform other tasks that may be assigned by supervisor(s) and work cooperatively with other LSU AgCenter faculty. Extension programs will align with and complement research initiatives. The successful candidate will develop extension programs that support and align with overall Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service (LCES) beef cattle extension programs. This position will work with and through the beef cattle specialist and animal science focused extension agents to contribute to programming supporting the Louisiana beef cattle industry. The position will support stakeholder visits, demonstrations, workshops, and educational meetings as appropriate. The position will contribute to and disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations through written, oral, video, website, and social media communications.

Qualification Requirements

Ph.D. in Animal Science or closely related field is required. Experience in ruminant nutrition with an emphasis on forages and grazing is highly desirable. Good interpersonal skills and leadership abilities are required for working effectively with diverse professional and lay audiences and cooperators. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with diverse audiences including scientific peers, clientele, and agribusiness representatives. Development of scholarly (peer-reviewed) articles and educational curricula/programs for appropriate publications/journals and other outlets, including LSU AgCenter numbered publications, is expected for professional development.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.

• 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

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Background Check

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Positions Approved for Outside Louisiana

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Equal Opportunity

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: October 31, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Date Available

Date Available: Upon completion of the interview process.

Posting Date

Posting Date: September 30, 2026

Closing Date

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

About the LSU Agricultural Center

About the LSU Agricultural Center: The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com. The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [e-mail]. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.