This clinical track beef production specialist (Clinical Assistant Professor) position requires in-depth knowledge and experience in the delivery of ruminant medicine and production management, with an emphasis on beef cattle. The position will fulfill clinical responsibilities mainly through field service including routine reproductive work with beef and dairy cattle and small ruminants. The successful candidate will provide first opinion medicine, general surgery, and herd management consulting consistent with the college’s emphasis on high quality care and support of producers in North Carolina.The candidate will be integral in the development of instruction in ruminant management for veterinary students, and a strong interest in teaching is required. Teaching responsibilities will predominantly focus on the training and assessment of fourth year veterinary students, and ruminant health interns and residents in the clinical setting. This position also contributes significantly to the teaching of preclinical veterinary students, including participation in didactic courses, labs, and elective classes related to ruminant health, reproduction, and herd management.This position includes a significant extension appointment. The incumbent will be dedicated to extension, primarily focused on the training and education of cow-calf producers in North Carolina. This position is expected to have frequent interaction with livestock producers and the North Carolina cattle industry. Specific extension responsibilities will include: 1) serving as an advisor for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services beef herds, 2) working to improve the knowledge of beef producers in the State of North Carolina which will include participating in regional education programs and local extension meetings, 3) interfacing with beef producers, county agents and private and public veterinarians to help producers troubleshoot disease problems they might be facing and 4) providing training to Cooperative Extension Agents on Animal Health Management and how to best interact and collaborate with local veterinarians.