The Animal Sciences & Industry Department houses one of the most successful applied swine nutrition programs in the world and is seeking to continue its robust research program following the retirement of two University Distinguished professors who had swine nutrition research responsibilities. We are seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track position (80% Research & 20% Teaching). The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (commensurate with experience) and located in Manhattan, KS. The successful individual will contribute primarily to the department’s land-grant missions associated with research and teaching. The successful individual is expected to help lead a productive research program relevant to applied swine nutrition with the members of the K-State Applied Swine Nutrition Team. The Applied Swine Nutrition Team conducts over 50 swine research trials each year utilizing the 150 sow farrow-to-finish research farm at K-State as well as the commercial research barns of many industry partners. Expertise in swine nutrition, swine management, and conducting commercial research is desired. Prior experience with submitting and securing competitive grants is preferred. The successful individual is expected to participate in graduate student training and other relevant interdisciplinary research activities. The successful individual is expected to focus teaching efforts on graduate-level classes in swine nutrition and other determined courses based on expertise and departmental need.

The successful individual will:

• Develop and lead a swine nutrition focused research program as part of the KSU Applied Swine Nutrition Team
• Secure extramural funding to support a robust research program
• Teach graduate student courses ASI 835 Advanced Swine Nutrition and ASI 879 Applications in Swine Nutrition
• Engage in scholarly activity relevant to our land-grant mission
• Support the overall mission of the Department
• Able to work effectively as a part of a team and maintain positive professional relationships

About Kansas State University Dept of Animal Sciences and Industry

Founded in 1863 as the nation's first operational land-grant university, Kansas State University has grown into a comprehensive research university with nearly 20,000 students, more than 1,200 faculty and 2,400 staff. The K-State Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) department serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food processing industries through teaching, research and education. KSU ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food processing industries. The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, physiology, behavior, meat science, dairy processing, production systems, and agribusiness. Our programs emphasize scientific rigor, critical thinking, and hands-on experience, equipping graduates to become leaders in animal agriculture and related industries both domestically and internationally.

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