Extension Specialist/Livestock
- 503311
- Remote Locations, New Mexico, United States
- Faculty
- 12-Month Faculty Full-Time
- Closing at: Apr 18 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Marcy Ward, 575-646-5947, maward@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Seeking an Extension Specialist to develop a nationally recognized Extension and outreach program focusing on Small Ruminant Production, emphasizing sheep and goats.
Position Details
Position Title: Extension Specialist/Livestock
College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service
Department: 311000-EXTENSN ANIMAL RESOURCES
Location: Cooperative Extension Service
Offsite Location (if applicable): Open to locations within New Mexico
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with education and experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: 100% Extension appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate or Professor. State-wide responsibilities will require significant travel in-state and out-of-state. Position can be located within the state of New Mexico, but preferred to be located on the main campus in Las Cruces.
• Spearhead the development of a nationally recognized Extension and outreach program focusing on Small Ruminant Production with an emphasis on sheep and goats.
• Foster strong collaborations with Extension personnel across relevant departments and the New Mexico Wool Growers Association and New Mexico Sheep and Goat Council.
• Develop materials, teaching aids, methods and techniques for educational programs for off- campus educational programming.
• Participate in educational TV, radio and news media.
• Provide programs, training and assistance to county Extension agents in New Mexico.
• Establish a regional and national presence complimentary to the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service.
• Acquire external funding to support, develop, and implement Extension programs.
• Maintain close working relationships with industry, statewide organizations and government agencies and other agriculture and natural resources groups.
• Actively participate in department activities by attending meetings and serving on appropriate committees.
• Other responsibilities as agreed to with the department head of Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources.
•Assist in cattle production-related programming as needed.
• Foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center for Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS.)
• Promote CES programs within the districts to meet LEADS 2025 goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in animal sciences or another related field (e.g., DVM)
• Demonstrated experience in the field of livestock production in extensive and intensive environments.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including writing and presentation skills as evidenced in the applicant's curriculum vitae.
• Experience developing peer-reviewed scholarship, Extension reports, or articles in electronic media that communicate program impacts and results.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in reproductive physiology.
Demonstrated cattle experience.
Special Certification/Licensure:
*The following documents are required. Please include on the application:
-Resume/cv
-Cover letter
-Transcript
-Concise statement of Extension & outreach interests, goals and objectives for this position (2 page maximum)
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
