The Department of Animal Sciences and Industry is the largest department (approximately 1,200 undergraduates and 100 graduate students) in Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture. The Beef Complex consists of the Beef Stocker Unit, a feed intake unit, and anticipates the addition of a new 1,200 head feedyard and feed mill in the fall of 2027. We are seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor and Extension Specialist – Feedlot Nutrition and Management. This position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position (70% Extension, 20% Teaching, 10% Research) designed for an individual with a strong background in ruminant nutrition and a passion for advancing the science and practice of cattle feeding. The successful candidate will focus on extension and teaching activities aimed at improving feedlot nutrition and management practices and supporting industry stakeholders through a post-weaning to harvest systems approach.

• Extension (70%):
  • Develop and deliver extension programs that provide practical, research-based information to feedlot operators and industry stakeholders.
  • Conduct workshops, field days, and seminars to disseminate current knowledge on feedlot nutrition and management practices.
  • Collaborate with extension agents, industry professionals, and other stakeholders to identify and address key challenges in feedlot nutrition.
  • Create educational materials, such as publications, bulletins, fact sheets, and online resources, to support extension efforts.
  • Provide technical support and consultation to feedlot operators and industry partners on nutrition and management-related issues.

• Teaching (20%):
  • Support our undergraduate teaching program by teaching a feedlot industry course and leading our Feedlot Bootcamp.
  • Mentor students with an interest in the feedlot industry.

• Research (10%):
  • Collaborate and conduct applied research related to feedlot nutrition and management to address industry challenges and improve cattle feeding practices.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and industry stakeholders to translate research findings into practical applications.

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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