REGIONAL EXTENSION ANIMAL SCIENCE AND FORAGE SPECIALIST
Washington State University
Location: Kennewick, Washington
Application Deadline: 2025-07-09
Regional Extension Animal Science and Forage Specialist
Washington State University – Extension with the rank of Assistant Professor.
Washington State University and the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) seeks a Regional Extension Animal Science and Forage Specialist. This is a permanent, 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position. May be eligible for up to 2- months summer salary, conditional on successful performance and funding. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Program Unit (ANR). The position is headquartered at the WSU Benton County Extension Office in Kennewick, Washington and will serve the food animal and forage cropping needs in the Benton and Franklin region.
Responsibilities: will include conduct needs assessments to inform the development of the program and integrate the outcomes into program planning, implementation, delivery, and outcome evaluation. Develop and lead an Extension program that provides agricultural production and farm business management education to farmers, ranchers, managers, agribusinesses, and other stakeholders. Focus areas of this position will be food animal production and forage production and cropping systems, with an emphasis on cattle production. Develop an applied, researched-based program with Extension components using web-based technologies, conferences, classes, workshops, newsletters, and social and mass media. Audiences will include large and small acreage producers, processors, managers, allied industry, educators, and stakeholders. Develop publications and creative works in print and electronic formats for stakeholder audiences, as well as scholarly articles and publications for appropriate professional journals. Engage in grant development and secure extramural resources to advance food animal agriculture and forage cropping systems through applied research and outreach. Collaborate and cooperate with internal and external agricultural partners, including faculty and staff at Research and Extension Centers, county and tribal locations, and university campuses. Seek affiliate faculty status with the Department of Animal Sciences, Crops and Soil Science, or Subject Matter Centers within WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. Participate as a member of the Benton-Franklin WSU Extension Teams, and contribute to local, university, state, and federal recognition of WSU Extension as an essential education and applied research resource.
Required: Minimum of an earned master's degree in animal sciences, agronomy, or other discipline directly related to the subject matter areas of this position by date of hire. Demonstrates expertise and knowledge in food animal production, forage cropping systems and innovative farming practices. Must have, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Salary:
9 Month Salary: $61,364 - $69,545
Summer Salary: $13,636 - $15,455 (may be eligible for up to 2-months summer salary, conditional on successful performance and funding)
Total Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Application closing date will be July 9, 2025. To apply, visit hrs.wsu.edu/careers (Search #R-13595) and applications must include the following materials: Applications must include the following materials: (1) Cover letter addressing how your experience meets the required and preferred qualifications for the position, (2) Current Curriculum Vitae, (3)The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University is committed to acceptance of all for who they are (https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/dei/). Provide a statement describing your commitment and contributions to nondiscrimination in your professional positions. (4) Names and contact information for four professional references. For additional information on Washington State University, the College of Human and Natural Resource Sciences or the Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) Program Unit, visit cahnrs.wsu.edu and anr.cw.wsu.edu.