Assistant Professor of Rangeland Grazing Ecology and Management
Montana State University
Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25071 For questions regarding this position, please contact: For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Jeff Mosley, Search Committee Chair c/o Denise De La Garza at (406) 994-3415 or denise.delagarza@montana.edu Classification Title Working Title Assistant Professor of Rangeland Grazing Ecology and Management Brief Position Overview This tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences at Montana State University involves a mix of 25% academic teaching, 65% research/scholarship, and 10% service. The successful candidate will develop and implement nationally recognized teaching and research programs focusing on rangeland grazing ecology and management. Responsibilities include teaching one undergraduate course and one graduate-level course, conducting relevant research that complements existing efforts at MSU, and collaborating with faculty, researchers, and Extension faculty across Montana and the region. The candidate will also be expected to secure extramural funding, publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals, mentor graduate students, contribute to both on- and off-campus teaching and learning efforts, and comply with all reporting and policy requirements, ensuring adherence to civil rights and affirmative action policies. Faculty Tenure Track Yes Faculty Rank TT Position Number 4A3727 Department Animal & Range Sciences Division College of Agriculture/MAES Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE Full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track, academic-year appointment Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $74,000 - $78,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type MUS If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement Rangeland comprises 65% of Montana’s land area and provides many of the ecosystem services that make Montana a special place—clean air, clean water, scenic beauty, open space, and abundant wildlife. These diverse landscapes include northern mixed-grass prairie, sagebrush steppe, foothill grasslands, woodlands, and mountain meadows. Rangelands also are critically important to Montana’s economy and culture. Agriculture is the largest segment of the Montana economy, and range livestock agriculture is the dominant land use in the state, occurring in every county and reservation. Montana is home to more livestock than people, and almost all of these livestock are raised in rangeland-based ranching systems. Duties and Responsibilities The position is 25% academic teaching, 65% research/scholarship, and 10% service.
Required to develop and implement nationally recognized teaching and research programs emphasizing rangeland grazing ecology and management. The successful candidate’s research program should be relevant to the state of Montana and complement and expand existing research, teaching, and outreach efforts at MSU. Have on-campus teaching responsibilities that will include one undergraduate course and one graduate-level course in Rangeland Grazing Ecology and Management. Work collaboratively with faculty within the Animal and Range Sciences Department as well as researchers and Extension faculty across Montana and throughout the region. Comply with all departmental, college, university, state, and federal reporting requirements and assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies. As a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences at Montana State University, the successful candidate will be expected to: Participate in Departmental activities; Publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals; Secure extramural funding; Mentor graduate students; Contribute to teaching and learning efforts (on- and off-campus); Provide appropriate departmental, college, university, and professional service. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Ph.D. degree in Rangeland Ecology and Management OR closely related discipline (must be earned at the time of hire). Demonstrated knowledge of western U.S. rangeland livestock production systems. Demonstrated knowledge of western U.S. rangeland ecosystems. Record of research and publication in Natural Resources or Rangeland Ecology and Management. A demonstrated record of, or high potential for securing extramural and competitive funding. A demonstrated record of, or high potential for effective teaching at the university level. Ability to effectively mentor a diverse student body, including women and minorities. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills A record of research and publication in rangeland grazing ecology and management. Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and participate in interdisciplinary research. A demonstrated record of, or high potential to work effectively with rangeland stakeholders (e.g., livestock producers, state and federal natural resource agencies, non-government organizations). The Successful Candidate Will Effectively write and communicate rangeland research to non-scientific audiences. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service.
MSU, the College of Agriculture, and the Department of Animal and Range Sciences value individuals who are passionate about rangelands, pursue excellence, and exhibit passion for helping others. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Program The Department Presently, there are 16 animal science faculty and 8 range science faculty in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. This position will be a key contributor to the Department’s Natural Resources and Rangeland Ecology (NRRE) program (i.e., Range Science), as well as to its Animal Science program. The Department’s undergraduate degree program in NRRE is accredited by the Society for Range Management and includes two options, Rangeland Ecology and Management, and Wildlife Habitat Ecology and Management. The NRRE degree emphasizes the interactions among animals, vegetation, soils, and water and their influences on the ecology and management of livestock and wildlife. Range Science faculty focus teaching and research programs on rangeland and riparian ecology, livestock grazing management, invasive plants, forages, wildlife habitat ecology and management, and livestock grazing interactions with fish and wildlife. As one of six academic departments within the College of Agriculture, the Animal and Range Sciences Department presently has 420 undergraduate and 30 graduate students. Extension specialists in the Department focus their off-campus educational efforts on beef cattle, sheep and wool, forages, pesticide safety, wildlife, and rangeland management.
The Animal and Range Sciences Department is located in the Animal Bioscience Building which contains state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities. Land and livestock for research are available at the 474-acre Bozeman Agricultural Research and Teaching Farm located adjacent to campus, our 640-acre Fort Ellis Research Farm located 5 miles from campus, and our 13,750-acre Red Bluff Research Ranch located 35 miles from campus. Collaborative research opportunities also exist at seven off-campus MSU research centers located across the state and the 55,000-acre USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory at Miles City, MT. More information about the Department can be found at http://animalrange.montana.edu. To find out more about Montana State University, MSU Extension, and the College of Agriculture, please access www.montana.edu, www.msuextension.org, and http://ag.montana.edu. The College Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of nearly 17,000 students, including approximately 2,000 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 187 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation.
MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, an extended community of about 70,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Montana. In addition to providing access to extraordinary ecosystems for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams and the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The local airport is served by nine national airlines that provide non-stop service to 24 cities throughout the nation.
Named an All American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. Powder Magazine identified Bozeman, with “three distinctly different” major ski resorts within an hour’s drive, as the number one place to live and ski in its November 2010 Magazine. Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of American Dream towns – small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America’s most desirable university towns. Bozeman is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin April 1, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions To apply, submit all of the following: A letter of application addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications, and A current curriculum vita, and The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three (3) current professional references. An application packet including all of the above items as listed is highly encouraged. Missing materials or information may result in your application not being considered for the position.
Electronic submissions in PDF format are required and must have the applicant’s signature on the letter of application. For electronic submittals, please indicate “Applicant – Search 25071” in the subject line of the email. EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. FLSA Details FLSA Determination FLSA Status Exempt Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Required to develop and implement nationally recognized teaching and research programs emphasizing rangeland grazing ecology and management. The successful candidate’s research program should be relevant to the state of Montana and complement and expand existing research, teaching, and outreach efforts at MSU. Have on-campus teaching responsibilities that will include one undergraduate course and one graduate-level course in Rangeland Grazing Ecology and Management. Work collaboratively with faculty within the Animal and Range Sciences Department as well as researchers and Extension faculty across Montana and throughout the region. Comply with all departmental, college, university, state, and federal reporting requirements and assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies. As a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences at Montana State University, the successful candidate will be expected to: Participate in Departmental activities; Publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals; Secure extramural funding; Mentor graduate students; Contribute to teaching and learning efforts (on- and off-campus); Provide appropriate departmental, college, university, and professional service. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Ph.D. degree in Rangeland Ecology and Management OR closely related discipline (must be earned at the time of hire). Demonstrated knowledge of western U.S. rangeland livestock production systems. Demonstrated knowledge of western U.S. rangeland ecosystems. Record of research and publication in Natural Resources or Rangeland Ecology and Management. A demonstrated record of, or high potential for securing extramural and competitive funding. A demonstrated record of, or high potential for effective teaching at the university level. Ability to effectively mentor a diverse student body, including women and minorities. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills A record of research and publication in rangeland grazing ecology and management. Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and participate in interdisciplinary research. A demonstrated record of, or high potential to work effectively with rangeland stakeholders (e.g., livestock producers, state and federal natural resource agencies, non-government organizations). The Successful Candidate Will Effectively write and communicate rangeland research to non-scientific audiences. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service.
MSU, the College of Agriculture, and the Department of Animal and Range Sciences value individuals who are passionate about rangelands, pursue excellence, and exhibit passion for helping others. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Program The Department Presently, there are 16 animal science faculty and 8 range science faculty in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. This position will be a key contributor to the Department’s Natural Resources and Rangeland Ecology (NRRE) program (i.e., Range Science), as well as to its Animal Science program. The Department’s undergraduate degree program in NRRE is accredited by the Society for Range Management and includes two options, Rangeland Ecology and Management, and Wildlife Habitat Ecology and Management. The NRRE degree emphasizes the interactions among animals, vegetation, soils, and water and their influences on the ecology and management of livestock and wildlife. Range Science faculty focus teaching and research programs on rangeland and riparian ecology, livestock grazing management, invasive plants, forages, wildlife habitat ecology and management, and livestock grazing interactions with fish and wildlife. As one of six academic departments within the College of Agriculture, the Animal and Range Sciences Department presently has 420 undergraduate and 30 graduate students. Extension specialists in the Department focus their off-campus educational efforts on beef cattle, sheep and wool, forages, pesticide safety, wildlife, and rangeland management.
The Animal and Range Sciences Department is located in the Animal Bioscience Building which contains state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities. Land and livestock for research are available at the 474-acre Bozeman Agricultural Research and Teaching Farm located adjacent to campus, our 640-acre Fort Ellis Research Farm located 5 miles from campus, and our 13,750-acre Red Bluff Research Ranch located 35 miles from campus. Collaborative research opportunities also exist at seven off-campus MSU research centers located across the state and the 55,000-acre USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory at Miles City, MT. More information about the Department can be found at http://animalrange.montana.edu. To find out more about Montana State University, MSU Extension, and the College of Agriculture, please access www.montana.edu, www.msuextension.org, and http://ag.montana.edu. The College Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of nearly 17,000 students, including approximately 2,000 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 187 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation.
MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, an extended community of about 70,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Montana. In addition to providing access to extraordinary ecosystems for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams and the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The local airport is served by nine national airlines that provide non-stop service to 24 cities throughout the nation.
Named an All American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. Powder Magazine identified Bozeman, with “three distinctly different” major ski resorts within an hour’s drive, as the number one place to live and ski in its November 2010 Magazine. Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of American Dream towns – small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America’s most desirable university towns. Bozeman is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin April 1, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions To apply, submit all of the following: A letter of application addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications, and A current curriculum vita, and The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three (3) current professional references. An application packet including all of the above items as listed is highly encouraged. Missing materials or information may result in your application not being considered for the position.
Electronic submissions in PDF format are required and must have the applicant’s signature on the letter of application. For electronic submittals, please indicate “Applicant – Search 25071” in the subject line of the email. EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. FLSA Details FLSA Determination FLSA Status Exempt Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
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