Assistant Professor of Animal Science

Assistant Professor of Animal Science

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Assistant Professor of Animal Science

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

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Posted Salary Grade:

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: John Settimi

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Agriculture at Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a talented and flexible faculty member who can teach an array of courses and advise students in animal and veterinary sciences. This is a tenure-track position with a nine-month appointment beginning August 2023; 80% teaching, 20% Service/Scholarship.

The position requires a Doctorate degree in Animal Science or a related field from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited and recognized institution, and a broad-based educational and experiential background. The successful candidate is expected to recruit, advise, and mentor students in the established animal and veterinary sciences program that are seeking admittance to veterinary school, graduate school, and the industry workforce. It is expected that the candidate will teach courses in both ruminant and non-ruminant animal production as well as basic animal sciences which could include the following relative to the individuals experience and ability: genetics and breeding, nutrition, health and disease, physiology, or reproduction. The successful candidate will have access to the university farm which houses beef cattle, dairy cattle, poultry, sheep, and swine.

There will also be opportunities to advise student organizations, competitive teams, and represent the department at state, regional, and national meetings/conferences. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with undergraduate students and with the agricultural community, and serve on Department, College, and/or University committees.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A doctorate degree in animal science or a related field from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited and recognized institution, and a broad-based educational and experiential background.

Experience:

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

The position requires a Doctorate degree in Animal Science or a related field from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited and recognized institution, and a broad-based educational and experiential background.

Job Duties:

• 80% - Teaching - (Essential)
• 20% - Service/Scholarship - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-animal-science-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states



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