Two complementary faculty positions of Animal Science are located at the Clayton Livestock Research Center (CLRC) in Clayton, NM. The Department of Animal & Range Sciences at New Mexico State University (NMSU) seeks two energetic, self-driven, and innovative scientists with a shared passion for feedlot research to develop internationally recognized, collaborative research and teaching programs in beef cattle production and health. An earned Ph.D. or DVM (in hand by hire date) in Animal Science or a closely related discipline with emphasis in beef cattle health, stress physiology, immunology, nutrition/production, or a closely related field, and qualifications for tenure and promotion at the rank of associate professor or professor in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences.

Positions are 85% research, 15% teaching.

The successful candidates will be expected to work both independently and as a coordinated team, demonstrate initiative in program development, and engage with stakeholders to meet the evolving needs of beef production systems. Each faculty member is expected to mentor graduate students, secure extramural funding (individually and collaboratively) for research at the CLRC, and publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Research may address, but is not limited to, feedlot receiving cattle management, nutritional immunology, rumen function and metabolism, nutrient efficiency, and/or host-microbiome-immune system interactions. The incumbent may teach existing or new undergraduate and graduate-level courses in their area of expertise, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in university, professional, and stakeholder service. Preferred qualifications:

•Postdoctoral training in ruminant nutrition, nutritional immunology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with molecular, omics, or systems-level approaches to animal nutrition, physiology, immunology, or related fields.
• Knowledge of beef cattle production systems, including feedlot management.
• Experience with animal models (e.g., fistulated, catheterized cattle).
• Expertise in inflammation biology, mucosal immunity, microbiome interactions, or pathogen-host dynamics.
• Documented evidence of favorable interactions with allied industry, including feed and micronutrient manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and feed supplement suppliers

Application must be submitted online by: 5/22/2026. 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

An earned Ph.D. or DVM (in hand by hire date) in Animal Science or a closely related discipline with emphasis in beef cattle health, stress physiology, immunology, nutrition/production, or a closely related field, and qualifications for tenure and promotion at the rank of associate professor or professor in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences.

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 over 48%. 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 cultural diverse educational environment.

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