Montana State University has a long and distinguished history of working across academic disciplines and working directly with beef cattle producers in Montana and the greater Rocky Mountain West and Northern Great Plains regions. Ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable beef cattle production is an important focus of the MSU Animal and Range Sciences Department. This position will complement and expand existing MSU efforts to help sustain Montana’s ranches, farms, and rural communities.

 

We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University. 

 

The position is 50% extension teaching, 15% academic teaching, 25% scholarship (i.e., research/creative scholarly activity), and 10% service. The incumbent will develop and implement a nationally-recognized educational program in beef cattle production. The incumbent’s program will complement and expand existing Extension teaching, academic teaching, and research efforts at MSU. The incumbent will provide educational leadership to individuals and organizations related to beef cattle production, including county/reservation Extension faculty, beef cattle producers, youth, state livestock and commodity organizations, and related industries and organizations. On-campus teaching responsibilities will include one undergraduate or graduate course in beef cattle science and management. As a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences at Montana State University, the incumbent will be expected to publish in refereed journals and traditional Extension outlets, secure extramural funding, mentor graduate students, contribute to teaching and learning efforts (on- and off-campus), and provide appropriate departmental, college, university, and professional service. The incumbent will work collaboratively with faculty within the Animal and Range Sciences Department as well as researchers and Extension faculty across Montana and the region. Extensive travel throughout the state and occasional travel outside of Montana will be required. As an Extension Specialist, the incumbent will comply with all Extension, departmental, college, University, state, and federal reporting requirements and assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.