Assistant/Associate Professor, Animal Science (Tenure Track) Position Available In Macon, Alabama

Assistant/Associate Professor, Animal Science (Tenure Track)
Tuskegee University
in Tuskegee, AL

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Full-Time

Posted:

05/15/2025

Application Due:

08/14/2025

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Animal Science Job Summary The College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in the area(s) of animal and veterinary sciences. The appointment will hold between research, extension and/or teaching responsibilities. Essential Job Duties
Teach courses in animal and veterinary sciences.
Provide leadership in animal and/or veterinary science related research and/or extension programs working with socially and historically disadvantaged farmers in Alabama particularly, the Black Belt Region utilizing innovative practices related with an emphasis on sustainable meat goat and beef cattle production systems.
Collaborate with colleagues in a complimentary role in carrying out current and/or developing new programming on animal production to train producers and others as an active member of the TU Cooperative Extension program.
Establish and maintain a competitive extramurally funded programming in animal and veterinary sciences that will serve the livestock industry in Alabama and beyond.
Pursue creative, scholarly and professional activities at all appropriate levels including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.
Participate in student advisement, curriculum development, student activities and collegewide committees.
Work closely with undergraduate and graduate students within the college and other stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or a related field or a DVM, with strong foundation in molecular biology/biotechnology and related areas, including data science.
A proven record of grant application experience and industry support for educational initiatives is preferred.
University level teaching experience is also preferred
Physical Demands
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Ability to walk short distances
Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items
Ability to view a computer terminal
FLSA
Exempt Status

Full-Time Skills and Attributes Knowledge:

A proven interest and understanding of animal production and the ability to develop a research/extension program in the area of animal sciences.
Record of peer-reviewed publications (journal articles, technical documents, etc.)

Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability:

Record of successful teaching, demonstrated scholarship.
Ability to work independently and on a team.
A proven record of grant application experience and industry support for educational initiatives is preferred.

Posting Number:

F833 Will this position required travel?: Yes Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?: Yes Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

Yes Open Date:

05/14/2025

Close Date:

08/14/2025

Open Until Filled:

No Special Instructions Summary Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
Tuskegee University employment application
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Recommendation letters
Copies of unofficial transcripts.
Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
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Internal Postings:

https://tuskegee.peopleadmin.com/postings/2895
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