Assistant Professor in Avian Science
- Employer
- University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
- Location
- Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
- Salary
- $62,256.00
- Date posted
- Sep 26, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Agriculture & Animal Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus is currently searching for candidates to teach courses and conduct research in the Department of Animal Science specifically in Avian Science (Poultry Science)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Possess a PhD in Avian Science (Poultry Science) or in Animal Science with a specialty in Avian Sciences (Poultry Science). Candidates must have extensive knowledge in poultry science and be able to work in a team. Candidates will need to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills as well as proficiency in Spanish and English. Provide a record of scientific research publications which indicates the candidate's potential to establish and maintain a productive research program. Candidates must teach various courses in the Department of Animal Science related to their area of expertise.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez Campus, Department of Animal Science, is seeking candidates for a position of Assistant Professor with a specialty in Poultry Management, Nutrition, Reproduction and Physiology. The appointment is in the Agricultural Experimental Station, 75% research and 25% teaching.
Tasks:
The successful candidate will contribute to the growth and development of research and teaching in the management, nutrition, reproduction, and physiology of poultry, and could include other non-ruminant species (other avian species). Research programs should address issues of relevance to the local and international poultry industry including the dissemination of information to producers and industry professionals. The candidate is expected to collaborate with colleagues on and off the Campus, as well as industry leaders, and foster a positive and highly productive work environment. The candidate will also advise undergraduate and graduate students and teach various courses in the Department of Animal Science related to their area of expertise.
Candidates must teach various courses in the Department of Animal Science related to their area of expertise.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate official transcripts, research and teaching plans, at least three (3) professional references and three (3) peer reference letters, sent to:
Dr. José R. Latorre
Department of Animal Science
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Call Box 9000, Mayagüez PR 00681-9000
Phone (787) 265-3854
Some fringe benefits include: medical plan, retirement, medical leave of absence.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER –M/F/V/I
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