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Assistant/Associate Professor - Beef Cattle Specialist

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 08, 2025
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Non-Tenure Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:CES \| Animal Science * Department Head Department's Website: uada.edu Summary of Job Duties:The University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture's Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Animal Science is seeking applicants for a new faculty and extension specialist position to work with current faculty and stakeholders in beef cattle husbandry, production, and integrated resource management in Arkansas. Arkansas has 24,294 beef cattle farms, which are 53% of all farms in Arkansas. A total of 90% of all beef farms are cow-calf producers, where the average cow herd size is 43 head. Arkansas beef cattle graze on 5.6 million acres of land. Arkansas ranks 11th in the U.S. for number of beef cows. Responsibilities for this position will include statewide development and implementation of science-based educational outreach programs to increase producer knowledge and understanding of beef cattle husbandry, production, and integrated resource management. Work to assemble and lead multi-agency and trans-disciplinary faculty teams in conducting applied, systems integrated extension programming on ruminant animal nutrition, animal-forage-soil nexus, animal health, and environmental quality in relation to industry needs and state and federal policy. The educational outreach will be delivered using both traditional and digital platforms, and outcome assessments will be developed. This position is expected to provide training, collaboration and support to county agents and programs. Facilities: Faculty in the Department of Animal Science are located throughout the state including on campus in Fayetteville, at the Cooperative Extension Office in Little Rock, Southwest Research and Extension Center in Hope and at the Livestock and Forestry Station near Batesville. The Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center, UADA Cooperative Extension State Office, and Waldrip Hall at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences are available for meetings and conferences. More information on facilities can be obtained online at: https://animal-science.uark.edu/, https://aaes.uada.edu/research-locations/livestock-forestry-station/, https://www.uaex.uada.edu/, https://aaes.uada.edu/research-locations/southwest-research-extension-center/ and https://aaes.uark.edu/venue-rental/don-tyson-center-for-agricultural-sciences. Review of applications will begin July 28, 2025 and will continue until a satisfactory candidate is identified. Please address questions to Dr. Dirk Philipp (dphilipp@uark.edu), Chair, Search Advisory Committee. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Animal Science (ruminant nutrition, forages, physiology or genetics) or related discipline is required. Knowledge & Skills The successful candidate will have practical knowledge of U.S. beef cattle production systems, enabling him/her to work with public and private entities and agricultural producers in Arkansas to develop system solutions to practical beef production issues. Experience in beef cattle husbandry and production management is preferred. The ability and interest to effectively contribute to interdisciplinary teams for the promotion of the beef industry should be a goal. Strong communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to secure extramural funding to support applied research and extension programs are also required. Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Writing Sample Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants:Indicate rank at which you wish to be considered. Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. Dirk Philipp, dphilipp@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity: Benefits Eligible:Yes