Extension Assistant Professor of Poultry Production and Management

Position Information Position Title Extension Assistant Professor of Poultry Production and Management
Division College of Agriculture
Department Food and Animal Sciences Number of hours per week 37.5
Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year Fiscal (12 months)
If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time
Campus Main Campus
If other location, please indicate Position Number 110375
Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Pay Basis Monthly
Job Description The Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Tennessee State University invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Poultry Production and Management. The incumbent will be a member of an outstanding faculty in Agricultural Sciences that is actively engaged in scholarly activities of teaching, research and extension. The position will have outreach and applied research responsibilities with teaching assignments as needed. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: (1) Developing a research program focused on poultry production and management, (2) Writing grants and/or collaborating with faculty members to secure extramural funding, (3) Mentoring undergraduates and advising graduate students, (4) Providing dissemination of results through the Cooperative Extension Program, and (5) Assisting in other tasks as assigned by the department. Minimum Qualifications Candidates should be in possession of a Ph.D. in the Poultry Sciences. The successful candidate must be well trained and experienced in poultry production practices on a research scale to involve production and management, data collection and data analysis. Experience in extension and bird health in small flocks is preferred. Potential for establishing strong record of extramural grant awards, publication in refereed journals, and teaching is required. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills are essential. Special Instructions to Applicants Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.
Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.
You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. Open Date 05/08/2026
Close Date 06/08/2026
Job Category Faculty
Requisition Number F163P
Benefits Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.