Animal Science Research Scientist and Extension Specialist

Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Kenyette Sawon, kenyette.saywon@langston.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$68,000 - $75,000

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and three professional recommendation letters.

**There are two openings for this position.

About this Position

The mission of the Langston University American Institute for Goat Research (LU-SL/SAAS-AIGR) is to research, develop and transfer enhanced goat and hair sheep production and distribution system technologies, with impacts at local, state, regional, national, and international levels. AIGR strives to fulfill this mission through excellence in a results-driven, highly productive research program; an effective, client-oriented community-based extension approach; and dynamic international activities that stress business development and human capacity building. The AIGR has in recent years expanded its mission to encompass beef Cattle research and Extension.

Cutting-edge research focuses on providing new information that are relevant and usable by producers, researchers, and consumers alike. Enhancing information exchange and producer skill levels through hands-on workshops, field days, and web-based information and interactive components is the goal of the extension program. Care for goat producers worldwide is engendered through international activities that encompass research, human capacity building, and village development. These programs, along with knowledgeable and caring personnel and a dedication to the improvement of the lives of goat and hair sheep producers around the world, have made the LU-AIGR a recognized leader in the arena of small ruminant production technologies. The recently enhanced focus on product development and consumption of meat and milk products has added a new dimension to the AIGR.

SL/SAAS and AIGR are committed to excellence in research, extension, teaching, and international programs in accordance with the Land Grant mission of Langston University. More information about SL/SAAS, AIGR, and LU are available at www.langston.edu and www.goats.langston.edu.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the research, development, and transfer of enhanced goat and hair sheep production and distribution system technologies, as well as initiatives related to beef cattle research and Extension.

• Assist with conducting cutting-edge, results-driven research that provides relevant, usable information for producers, researchers, and consumers.

• Help implement the community-based extension program, including organizing hands-on workshops, field days, and other outreach activities.

• Contribute to web-based information and interactive components that enhance producer skill levels and knowledge exchange.

• Support international activities focused on research, human capacity building, and village development initiatives for goat producers worldwide.

• Provide administrative, communication, and programmatic support to ensure excellence in research, extension, teaching, and international programs in alignment with Langston University’s Land Grant mission.

• Perform other duties as needed to further AIGR’s commitment to improving the lives of goat, hair sheep, and cattle producers locally and globally.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Animal Science or Beef Cattle, Dairy Science. Demonstrated interest in goats, hair sheep, beef cattle with a strong interest in small ruminant extension as well as related research and teaching activities.(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • The candidate should have an extensive knowledge of small ruminant production systems as well as beef cattle with demonstrated expertise in management.
  • The candidate should be able to write producer-oriented manuscripts for the Internet, popular press articles and materials for sheep and goat handbooks.
  • Capacity to work cooperatively with others is very important.