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
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Agriculture & Animal Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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:
- A full curriculum vitae
- 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),
- 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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