Assistant Professor of Animal Science Position Available In Putnam, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: This full-time Assistant Professor of Animal Science position at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN, is a 9-month tenure-track faculty role focusing on teaching undergraduate courses in animal breeding, livestock evaluation, and management. The position requires a Ph.D. in Animal Science, proficiency in research, student advising, and community service. The salary is commensurate with education and experience, with benefits included. Apply at https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/18637.
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN Full-time Education
Posted on March 31, 2025
Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Position Number:
136050
Department:
School of Agriculture
Job Purpose
This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position to teach undergraduate courses.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Nine-month tenure-track position with responsibilities in teaching and advising, research, and service. The successful candidate is expected to teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate animal science courses including, but not limited to, animal breeding, livestock evaluation, and livestock production and management. Develop a productive research program in his or her area of expertise through procuring grants and contracts, advising graduate students, and publishing high quality research results in scientific or professional journals. Serve as an academic advisor for Animal Science and Pre-veterinary Science students and student organizations toward competitive career placement in the livestock industry. Service to the school, college and university and to the agricultural community of Tennessee is expected.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in Animal Science discipline by employment start date from an accredited institution. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in animal breeding and genetics with substantial experience in livestock production and management.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate experiential learning and provide excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Demonstrated excellence to conduct research and disseminate scientific information in peer reviewed journals.
Demonstrated abilities for effective academic and career advising of undergraduate students.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with alumni, community, agricultural groups and agencies.
Work Hours:
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits Information
Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
To apply, visit https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/18637
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