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Lush Endowed Chair in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Employer
Iowa State University
Location
Iowa, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Mar 1, 2021

Lush Endowed Chair in Animal Breeding and Genetics

Appointment Type:  Faculty

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa seeks applicants for the Lush Endowed Chair in Animal Breeding and Genetics. This position is a 9-month, tenured position at the associate or professor rank with responsibilities described as 70% research, 25% teaching, and 5% service.  Candidates should be recognized international leaders in animal breeding and genetics or related fields. Candidates are expected to continue or establish a research program of international stature in Animal Breeding and Genetics and Genomics at Iowa State University. Candidates must seek and get competitive, external research funding to support their research program. Possible areas of focus can include the use of novel genomic, phenomic, and reproductive technologies, epidemiological genetics, and computational methods for precision breeding and farming. The position is not tied to any one species and could go across species.  Candidates are expected to contribute to graduate education and/or the proposed undergraduate minor and on-line graduate programs in animal breeding and genetics, and to research mentoring in their field of expertise.  Ample opportunities exist to collaborate with faculty in related disciplines and through participation in interdisciplinary graduate programs in genetics and genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology. The position includes dedicated operating funds.

This position requires a desire to collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and external constituents. Key to success will be cultivating relationships with stakeholders that are mutually beneficial for the department, college, and university. Exceptional oral and written communications are essential, as well as the ability to communicate with diverse audiences. 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

  • A PhD in the animal sciences or related discipline, with concentration in quantitative genetics and/or genomics of food animals.
  • Additionally, candidates must demonstrate an excellent record of competitively-funded research and internationally recognized scholarship commensurate with the ranks of associate or full professor and meet the department, college, and university standards for appointment to the rank of associate or full professor with tenure.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with genetics and with demonstrated research productivity.
  • Demonstrated evidence of the ability to effectively teach and advise in higher education. 
  • Experience engaging with industry stakeholders to provide solutions to issues through research partnerships.

Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Animal Science is a leader nationally and internationally. Over the past decade, the Department has demonstrated its ability to expand and enhance the quality and range of its research activities in nutrition, genetics, physiology, meat science, and microbiology. The strong support offered to new faculty, the breadth and depth of its scientific capabilities, the balance among research, teaching, and extension, and the collegial environment makes the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University an excellent location for faculty to enhance their academic careers.

Department Unit/Website: www.ans.iastate.edu

Proposed Start Date:  August 16, 2021
Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period
Time Type: Full time
Pay Grade: 00 (Faculty)

Please apply online at https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Lush-Endowed-Chair-in-Animal-Breeding-and-Genetics_R4255

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

  1. A full curriculum vitae
  2. Statements on research interests and outlook, and on teaching philosophies, and on perspectives on the University’s Principles of Community (https://www.diversity.iastate.edu/connect/principles),
  3. The names and complete contact information for three to five references (including at least one outside the applicant’s current institution)

Applications will be accepted immediately and will continue until the position in filled.  Review of applications begins May 1, 2021

For more information, contact Dr. Daniel Thomson, Department Chair, at thomson1@iastate.edu or 515-294-2160.  

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Posting Close Date: September 29, 2021
Job Requisition Number: R4255

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