Position Summary
Position Description
The Department of Extension Animal & Natural Resources at NMSU is searching for an Extension Specialist/Livestock at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. An earned Ph.D. in animal sciences or another related field (e.g., DVM) is required. Experience in reproductive physiology will be preferred. The primary responsibility for this position is to spearhead the development of a nationally recognized Extension and outreach program focusing on small ruminant production with an emphasis on sheep and goats.
State-wide responsibilities will require significant travel in-state and out-of-state.
Please apply online by: 5/17/2025. For the complete job description, qualifications, and application process visit: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search.
NMSU is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.
Travel Requirements
Statewide travel required
Driver’s license or alternate transportation required?
yes
About New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment of 58%. Home to the state’s NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.
The Cooperative Extension Service provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.