Assistant Professor:

Animal Science (Veterinarian) The University of Maryland Eastern Shore's (UMES) Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences; Extension, and Agriculture Experiment Station seek applications and nominations for the Assistant Professor in Animal Science position. This position is a twelve-month, tenure-track appointment. The anticipated starting date for this position is spring 2026.The department offers B.S. degrees in Agribusiness Management and General Agriculture (with several concentrations), an M.S., and a Ph.D. in Food and Agricultural Sciences. The department is actively engaged in teaching, research, and extension, and has many faculty and staff with split appointments with UMES Extension and UMES Agriculture Experiment Station. This position will be 40% Research, 35% Extension, and 25% Teaching.

University Information:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is the 1890 Land-Grant University in Maryland, located in a rural setting on the Delmarva Peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. The major metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA, are within easy travel distance

Benefits:

UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays paid leave, annual leave 22 days per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be primarily engaged in research (40%), Extension (35%), with a moderate teaching appointment (25%).

• As a veterinarian, the incumbent is expected to provide support for themanagement of the University's livestock resources and ensure compliancewith the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), includingprotocol review, facility inspections, adnce to ethical standards, andcompliance of all animal care practices with federal, state, and institutionalregulations (i.

e., USDA and AAALAC guidelines).

• In research support and collaboration, the successful candidate is expected toassist faculty and researchers with animal-related research protocols, ensuringcompliance with all applicable regulations.
• In addition, the incumbent is expected to supervise and mentor veterinarytechnicians, research staff, and students as needed; participate in teaching ofstudent learning labs, pre-vet activities; support the development andimplementation of the new veterinary medical school and veterinary technicianprograms; and provide veterinary services during weekends and holidays aspart of a rotational schedule.
• The successful candidate will be required to develop a research and extensionprogram working with and providing expertise to state organizations andproducers in the animal industry.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland
• Meets federal standards to inspect animals, verify their health, and issue a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) that complies with both federal and state animal movement regulations.
• Prior experience with small ruminants, poultry, swine, fish, rodents, equine, bovine, or comparable research animals.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong evidence of scholarly activity and research productivity.
• Must have experience in grantsmanship.
• Knowledge of animal research regulations (e.

g., USDA, AAALAC, NIH guidelines).

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to animal welfare and ethical research.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Licenses/ Certifications:

Eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Maryland. Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials:

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, statement of research experience and interests, unofficial transcripts, and a list of names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date:

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Posting Close Date:

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Open Until Filled:

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