New Mexico State University (NMSU) Department of Animal & Range Sciences seeks a 12month Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science in Livestock Microbiome. This position will be located at the Clayton Livestock Research Center located in Clayton, NM. The appointment will be research (75%) and teaching (25%) that includes annual remote teaching responsibilities in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. The successful applicant will develop an innovative research program including but not limited to beef cattle as related and affected by gut health and the animal microbiome oriented toward improving animal health, performance, food-safety, and minimizing the environmental impact of New Mexico’s animal industries. Postdoctoral experience in a related field is highly desired. Excellent communication skills appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences; demonstrated track record of collaborative research, including seeking and acquiring external funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals; experience managing student research projects and training students in research; demonstrated interest in, and experience with, innovative teaching modalities.

Application must be submitted online by: 10/17/2023.  For complete job description, qualifications and application process visit: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search

NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

A Ph.D. in animal or veterinary microbiology, microbiome science, ruminant gut health/physiology, or another closely related field is required by the date of hire; strong potential for, or established record of effectiveness in, teaching, research, and public service; and interest in developing projects of relevance to agricultural stakeholders is required.

About New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48%. Home to the state’s NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a cultural diverse educational environment.

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