Assistant Professor (Animal Science) – HigherEdJobs
Position Number: 136120
Department: School of Agriculture
Job Purpose
Teach undergraduate/graduate animal science courses and develop an innovative research and outreach program in ruminant animal grazing and forage management.
Tennessee Tech provides impact through its engaged students, dedicated faculty, and career-ready graduates known for their creativity, tenacity, and analytical approach to problem solving. As a STEM-infused, comprehensive institution, Tennessee Tech delivers enduring education, impactful research, and collaborative service that creates, advances, and applies knowledge to expand opportunity and economic competitiveness.
Tennessee Tech is committed to a diverse workforce by fostering an inclusive work environment for students, faculty, and staff. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
9-month tenure-track position with emphasis in beef cattle. Teach undergraduate/graduate courses in animal science on ground and online; recruit and advise undergraduate students; mentor graduate students; participate in curriculum development; mentor students for internships and competitive career placement within the livestock industries. Develop research program in beef cattle and small ruminant production and grazing management; participate in the graduate program providing a Ph.D. in Environmental Science with a concentration in Agriculture; procure grants, contracts, and other funding to support scholarly research in some area of beef cattle management and grazing; publish research results in professional journals and extend results to industry stakeholders. Provide leadership and strategic planning to establish a statewide outreach program to organizations and stakeholders involved with grazing management; participate in School, College, University and community activities including public and private organizations; provide support and cooperation to respective beef cattle producer programs in the surrounding counties and throughout the state.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field with an emphasis in beef cattle production and forage management from an accredited institution. Ability to deliver courses via distance/online learning platforms as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Degrees related to beef cattle grazing and forage science. Evidence of ability to conduct and collaborate in multiple disciplines related to the animal and forage sciences. Demonstrated experience in conducting applied research that addresses current needs in the beef cattle industry. Demonstrated evidence of ability to disseminate current scientific information in animal science to stakeholder groups in a manner that can be understood and applied to the industry. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with faculty, staff, students, alumni and stakeholders in grazing animal production enterprises. Demonstrated ability to facilitate experiential learning and provide effective academic and career advising to students. Experience in program development and evaluation of program results. Demonstrated skills in the ability to develop partnerships and collaborations.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2022.
Benefits Information
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. 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.
Screening Date: 12/17/2021
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and provide email contact information for four references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter at the time of application. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Tennessee Tech University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age (40 and over), status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to equity@tntech.edu.
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