Tennessee Tech
Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Please read the job description carefully before applying. The essential functions are the fundamental job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Additional job duties may be assigned as needed.
Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum qualifications or who do not fully complete the application as instructed will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for demonstrating that they possess the qualifications advertised for the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure applicants of an interview.
Position Information Position Number 136050
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: School of Agriculture
Job Purpose: This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position to teach undergraduate courses.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Nine-month tenure-track position with responsibilities in teaching and advising, research, and service.
The successful candidate is expected to teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate animal science courses including, but not limited to, animal breeding, livestock evaluation, reproductive physiology, and livestock production and management.
Develop a productive research program in his or her area of expertise through procuring grants and contracts, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and publishing high quality research results in scientific or professional journals.
Serve as an academic advisor for Animal Science and Pre-veterinary Science students and student organizations toward competitive career placement in the livestock industry.
Service to the school, college and university and to the agricultural community of Tennessee is expected.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in Animal Science discipline by employment start date from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in animal breeding and genetics or reproductive physiology, with substantial experience in livestock production and management.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate experiential learning and provide excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Demonstrated excellence to conduct research and disseminate scientific information in peer reviewed journals.
Demonstrated abilities for effective academic and career advising of undergraduate students.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with alumni, community, agricultural groups and agencies.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
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.
Application Details Questions should be directed to: Dr. Jinfa Zhang, Director and Professor, School of Agriculture, P.O. Box 5034, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505, E-mail: jzhang@tntech.edu. Phone: 931-372-3012.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Research Plan
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Transcripts 2
Other Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have, or will you have by employment start date, an earned Ph.D. in Animal Science from an accredited institution?
Yes
No
* How did you hear about this job opportunity?
1 William L Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN 38505
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum qualifications or who do not fully complete the application as instructed will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for demonstrating that they possess the qualifications advertised for the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure applicants of an interview.
Position Information Position Number 136050
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Animal Science
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: School of Agriculture
Job Purpose: This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position to teach undergraduate courses.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Nine-month tenure-track position with responsibilities in teaching and advising, research, and service.
The successful candidate is expected to teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate animal science courses including, but not limited to, animal breeding, livestock evaluation, reproductive physiology, and livestock production and management.
Develop a productive research program in his or her area of expertise through procuring grants and contracts, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and publishing high quality research results in scientific or professional journals.
Serve as an academic advisor for Animal Science and Pre-veterinary Science students and student organizations toward competitive career placement in the livestock industry.
Service to the school, college and university and to the agricultural community of Tennessee is expected.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in Animal Science discipline by employment start date from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in animal breeding and genetics or reproductive physiology, with substantial experience in livestock production and management.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate experiential learning and provide excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Demonstrated excellence to conduct research and disseminate scientific information in peer reviewed journals.
Demonstrated abilities for effective academic and career advising of undergraduate students.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with alumni, community, agricultural groups and agencies.
Compensation and Benefits Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
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.
Application Details Questions should be directed to: Dr. Jinfa Zhang, Director and Professor, School of Agriculture, P.O. Box 5034, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505, E-mail: jzhang@tntech.edu. Phone: 931-372-3012.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Research Plan
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Transcripts 2
Other Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have, or will you have by employment start date, an earned Ph.D. in Animal Science from an accredited institution?
Yes
No
* How did you hear about this job opportunity?
1 William L Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN 38505
#J-18808-Ljbffr