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\ \ Assistant/Associate Professor Sustainable Fresh Meat Industry\ \ Department: 3670010050 Animal Sciences & Industry\ Job no: 516491\ Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 12 month\ Location: Manhattan, Kansas\ Worksite: On-site requirement\ Categories: Agriculture, Education / Instructional, Research / Scientific / Grants, Animal Sciences / Livestock\ Pay Grade: 001\ \ \ About This Role:\ Animal Sciences & Industry is the largest department at Kansas State University with robust extension, research, and teaching focusing on the primary disciplines and species/products in the animal and food sciences. Kansas has a large and vibrant meat industry ranking second in fed cattle marketed and third in total red meat production. Animal slaughtering and meat processing from carcasses has a direct output of \$11.2 billion and supports a total of 17,292 jobs in Kansas. To serve this industry, we are seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position (60% extension, 40% research). The position will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor and located in Manhattan, KS. The successful individual is expected to develop an innovative extension and research program addressing issues facing the Kansas and U.S. meat industry in addition to contributing to the core missions of the Department. Support and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team with efforts related to sustainability research and extension programing consistent with team, ASI, COA, and K-State goals is expected. Research efforts will be consistent with the successful individual\'s expertise, interests, and needs of the Department.\ \ Position Description and Responsibilities:\ \ The person selected for this position will:

• Develop a well-recognized, dynamic meat science extension and research program
• Establish and maintain a competitive, extramurally funded extension and research program emphasizing fresh meat
• Develop strong relationships with production, processing, foodservice, and marketing segments of the meat/food industries as well as county and district extension faculty.
• Support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary sustainability team focused on research and extension efforts to address aspects of sustainability related to animal and meat production to enhance economic-social-environmental outcomes of the livestock and meat industries.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to team-oriented research, teaching, and extension programs and the development and success of students
• Collaborate with other faculty and participate in departmental and meat science activities/programs
• Mentor graduate students and serve on graduate advisory committees
• Help foster a spirit of diversity, inclusion and teamwork within a multicultural work environment

\ Why Join Us:\ Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits{target="blank" rel="noopener"}\ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community{target="blank" rel="noopener"}.\ Worksite Options:\ This position is requir d to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.\ \ Visit this link for K-State\'s guidance and policies on remote work and flexible work arrangements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work arrangements and are subject to review.\ \ \ What You\'ll Need to Succeed:\ Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. or equivalent at the time of hire in Meat Science, Animal Science, Food Science, or closely related field

Demonstrated potential for excellence in meat science extension programing

Demonstrated excellence in research

Interest in and willingness to contribute towards research and extension activities related to the sustainability and longevity of animal agriculture in the U.S.

Knowledge and experience in meat science, especially in fresh meat

Willingness and enthusiasm for participation in team-oriented meat science, departmental, and college objectives

Excellent written and oral communication skills