Assistant Professor of Animal Reproduction

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Oklahoma State University invites applications for an 11-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Animal Reproduction in Stillwater, OK. The position emphasizes a 60% Extension and 40% research appointment within the Department of Animal and Food Sciences.

The successful candidate will develop an applied Extension program addressing reproductive management in livestock, build externally funded research, and share findings through publications and outreach to county educators and industry

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field required.
• Demonstrated interest and appreciation of production agriculture.
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an Extension program addressing reproductive management in livestock.
• Establish externally funded applied research programs.
• Deliver programming through trainings, workshops, field days, and producer consultations.
• Publish research findings in scientific journals and secure extramural funding.

Skills

Communications

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Animal Science or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Animal Reproduction

Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Oklahoma State University – Stillwater, Oklahoma

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Oklahoma State University invites applications for an 11-month tenure-track position (60% Extension and 40% research) in animal reproduction at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position carries the expectation of excellence in Extension and applied research commensurate with the land grant mission of Oklahoma State University.

Position Description

The successful candidate will develop and lead a nationally recognized, impactful Extension program addressing reproductive management challenges in livestock production systems, while establishing an externally funded, applied research program that informs and complements Extension programming. This person is expected to (a) deliver programming through county educator trainings, workshops, field days, hands-on trainings, webinars, and one-on-one producer consultations; (b) develop peer-reviewed educational resources such as Extension publications, fact sheets, decision-support tools, and digital and social media content to disseminate to county educators, producers, agribusiness professionals, and allied industry stakeholders; (c) build and maintain strong working relationships with county/regional Extension educators, producer organizations, breed and livestock associations, and agricultural industry partners; (d) establish an innovative, applied research program in animal reproduction that addresses priority challenges of the state's livestock industries and complements Extension programming; and (e) publish research findings in appropriate scientific journals, and (f) secure extramural funding from industry, federal agencies, or other granting sources, to support Extension programming efforts, research activities, and graduate student training.

Qualifications

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field. Documented interest, experience and appreciation of production agriculture are required, along with a demonstrated knowledge of livestock reproductive physiology and management. Applicants must be committed to both Extension and research and qualify for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Preference will be given to individuals with excellent written and oral communications skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in teams and assume leadership roles.

Employment Conditions

This position is to be filled by January 1, 2027, or as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. The position is an 11-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive and based on qualifications and experience. Retirement and long-term disability, medical, dental and life insurance programs are available to employees. Continuation of this position is subject to performance, needs, and available funding.

About the Department

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences has over 1230 undergraduate students, 48 M.S. and Ph.D. students, and 33 faculty. The department is home to nine undergraduate student organizations and seven competitive undergraduate judging teams. The department operates nine farm and ranch units with high-quality livestock encompassing over 12,000 acres. For more information about the department, go to: http://www.afs.okstate.edu/