New Mexico State University

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Department: Cooperative Extension - 2008001311
Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor/Extension Dairy Specialist Announcement #: 2008001311
  Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Date Position Advertised: February 4, 2008
Salary: Commensurate with edcuation and experience
Special Conditions: Full Time – 12 Month Tenure Track
25% Research & 75% Extension
Position Location- Either at NMSU main campus or at one of the
Agricultural Science Centers

Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS-
- Ph.D. (in hand by hire date) in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Agricultural Engineering or closely related field.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS-
- One year experience in extension, research, consulting or similar work in the animal
production industries and/or environmental science is preferred.
- Background in animal nutrition; dairy production management, waste management and bio energy production or water and air quality science is desired.
- Demonstrated ability in working with agricultural engineers in respect to nutrient and waste management.
- Possess skills to conduct, interpret and publish research.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people in the dairy industry, systems approach to problem solving, wide variety of extension, research methods and a willingness to respond to policy, administration and supervision.
- Proficiency in oral and written communications; computer and standard industry software packages is required.
Examples of Duties: - Provide leadership and coordinate Extension and Research programs in dairy management by conducting applied research result demonstrations, workshops, seminars and tours.
- Provide technical expertise, training and teaching materials for county extension agents, specialist and producer clientele.
- Coordinate with county extension agents, specialists and researchers in planning, conducting and evaluating educational programs and research activities in dairy management.
- Develop extension and research programs in methods to deal with air, water and soil quality related to dairy production and other environmental issues related to waste management and nutrient recycling.
- Prepare dairy extension publications and publish research results.
- Disseminate research findings to NMSU personnel, industry, professional organizations and individuals.
- Collaborate with other animal and environmental scientists on campus, cooperative extension personnel and researchers from a variety of federal, state, county, local and national industry organizations.
- Organize and participate in industry meetings.
- Identify dairy industry research needs.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: REPLY TO-
Dr. Chris Allison, Dept. Head
Extension Animal Science &
Natural Resources
NMSU, Box 30003, MSC 3AE
Telephone- (575) 646-3326
Email- callison@nmsu.edu

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THREE REFERENCES WILL BEGIN-
APRIL 1, 2008 AND CONTINUE UNITL FILLED

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.


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