Job Description
Department Contact: Sam Smallidge, 575-646-5944, [email protected]
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at New Mexico State University invites applications for a dynamic and service-oriented Extension Veterinarian.
Position Details
Position Title: Extension Specialist/Veterinarian
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. 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.
- Provide leadership in Extension programming focused on livestock health, disease prevention, and public health concerns related to animal agriculture.
- Develop and deliver educational resources, workshops, and training for Extension agents, producers, and youth programs (e.g., 4-H, FFA).
- Serve as a subject matter expert on animal health issues including zoonotic diseases, regulatory compliance, and emergency preparedness.
- Collaborate with veterinarians, livestock specialists, state and federal agencies, and producer organizations.
- Conduct applied research related to animal health and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and Extension publications.
- Support Extension agents through consultations and field visits.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university service and professional development activities.
- Promote CES programs within the state to meet the LEADS 2025 goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
- 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.) Qualifications
- Required Education and Experience:
- DVM from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Five years of clinical practice including experience with livestock
- Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Mexico.
- Demonstrated interest in Extension education and working with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience in beef cattle, small ruminant, or other livestock health and production systems relevant to New Mexico.
Equivalent Qualifications:
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced training (e.g., M.S., Ph.D., or board certification) in a related field.
- Experience in adult education, Extension, or outreach programming in a variety of modalities including face to face, virtual and written.
- Familiarity with animal health issues in arid/semi-arid regions.
- Familiarity with Beef Quality Assurance programs and other animal welfare certifications Special Certification/Licensure:
- The following documents are required. Please include on the application:
- Your resume/cv
- Cover letter
- Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
- 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.
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