University of Florida
Professor and Chair Department of Animal Sciences
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Professor and Chair, Department of Animal Sciences
Job No.: 537393 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care Department: 60090000 – AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES Job Description
Chair & Prof. TBD. Candidates shall hold the rank of associate professor and be a national or international authority in their field with a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level. DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW
The UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences advances teaching, research, and extension in livestock species—beef, dairy, poultry, swine, and equine—through modern technologies and hands‑on training. With ~37 faculty, the department serves about 80 graduate students and 560 undergraduates across four specialty tracks: Animal Biology, Equine, Food Animal, and Integrative Animal Sciences. It operates multiple facilities, including the Animal Sciences Building, Multi‑breed beef herds, dairy unit, horse and sheep units, forage production, and statewide research education centers (NFREC, Range Cattle REC). Animal Facilities
Facilities encompass more than 5,000 acres of beef, dairy, equine, and small ruminant enterprises. Key resources include a cow‑calf, feedlot, purebred Brahman, multibreed beef herd (~900 head), dairy unit (~425 cows), quarter horse herd (80‑100 head), sheep unit (~100 head), and extensive forage (hay, silage, corn). These units support nationally recognized programs in teaching, research, and extension. Strategic Plan and Mission
Mission:
Deliver the highest level of education, create transformative knowledge, and provide solutions to stakeholders in Florida and worldwide. Vision:
Become the global leader in Animal Sciences, enabling faculty, students, and stakeholders to shape future animal agriculture. Values:
Excellence, integrity, collaboration, passion, innovation. Research Focus:
Facilitate the research process, improve grant success, build modern research infrastructure, and foster industry collaboration. Teaching Focus:
Engage industry stakeholders, maintain cutting‑edge infrastructure, and integrate technology into curriculum. Extension Focus:
Define program focus, improve delivery, and strengthen statewide outreach. Duties and Responsibilities of Chair Position
Cultivate stakeholder engagement and alignment with the department’s mission. Engage and consult with an external advisory board and industry stakeholders across animal science specialties. Provide vision, support, and coordination in planning and implementing programs in teaching, research, and extension. Encourage development of strategic interdisciplinary programs addressing national priorities. Lead strategic financial stewardship of the department’s complex enterprise. Develop and promote external funding opportunities from public and private sources. Recruit, retain, and develop faculty, staff, and students. Advance undergraduate and graduate education, including experiential learning and workforce development. Lead statewide teaching, research, and extension programs at UF/IFAS RECs. Administer the department’s resources with transparency and accountability, championing strategic planning. Foster shared governance, evaluate faculty and staff performance, and support mentorship. Represent department interests with IFAS, the university, and external partners. Background Information
Economic Impacts of Animal Agriculture in Florida
Florida’s beef and dairy industries export >$1 billion annually, support 8,174 jobs, and generate $640 million in economic impact. Equine industry contributes $12.8 billion, supports >112,000 jobs, and covers 561,000 acres. Small ruminant sector is growing, with 7,415 animal units and increasing demand for lamb, goat meat, and specialty dairy. Poultry industry: 11 million laying hens produce ~2 billion eggs ($141 million sales), 60 million broilers generate 380 million pounds of meat (~$300 million sales). Animal Sciences at UF/IFAS — Unit‑Specific Highlights
Academic programs: B.S. Animal Sciences with specializations; M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Facilities: Animal Sciences Building, multiple teaching units, research herds, and a comprehensive research and teaching laboratory infrastructure. Statewide footprint collaborates with NFREC (Ona) and North Florida REC (Marianna). Research strengths: genomics, precision livestock management, nutrition, physiology, health, meat science, and sustainable systems. Extension engagement: robust programs serving Florida’s animal industries. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Animal Sciences or related discipline. Distinguished scholarly record qualifying for tenure as full professor by appointment date. Evidence of effective administrative leadership and managerial skills. Experience leading multidisciplinary, grant‑funded programs and managing extramural funds. Ability to direct a statewide academic unit across campus and RECs. Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student success. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated external stakeholder engagement. Commitment to continued professional development for self, faculty, and staff. Understanding of the mission of a land‑grant university. Commitment to UF core values. Preferred
Experience within large land‑grant systems and coordination across campus, extension, and research centers. Experience supporting fundraising and cultivating alumni and stakeholder relations. Application Information
Submit application on Careers at UF within the portal. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Application deadline: November 15, 2025. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Employment Conditions
The position is available January 1, 2026, and will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is available. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD).
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Job No.: 537393 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care Department: 60090000 – AG-ANIMAL SCIENCES Job Description
Chair & Prof. TBD. Candidates shall hold the rank of associate professor and be a national or international authority in their field with a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level. DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW
The UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences advances teaching, research, and extension in livestock species—beef, dairy, poultry, swine, and equine—through modern technologies and hands‑on training. With ~37 faculty, the department serves about 80 graduate students and 560 undergraduates across four specialty tracks: Animal Biology, Equine, Food Animal, and Integrative Animal Sciences. It operates multiple facilities, including the Animal Sciences Building, Multi‑breed beef herds, dairy unit, horse and sheep units, forage production, and statewide research education centers (NFREC, Range Cattle REC). Animal Facilities
Facilities encompass more than 5,000 acres of beef, dairy, equine, and small ruminant enterprises. Key resources include a cow‑calf, feedlot, purebred Brahman, multibreed beef herd (~900 head), dairy unit (~425 cows), quarter horse herd (80‑100 head), sheep unit (~100 head), and extensive forage (hay, silage, corn). These units support nationally recognized programs in teaching, research, and extension. Strategic Plan and Mission
Mission:
Deliver the highest level of education, create transformative knowledge, and provide solutions to stakeholders in Florida and worldwide. Vision:
Become the global leader in Animal Sciences, enabling faculty, students, and stakeholders to shape future animal agriculture. Values:
Excellence, integrity, collaboration, passion, innovation. Research Focus:
Facilitate the research process, improve grant success, build modern research infrastructure, and foster industry collaboration. Teaching Focus:
Engage industry stakeholders, maintain cutting‑edge infrastructure, and integrate technology into curriculum. Extension Focus:
Define program focus, improve delivery, and strengthen statewide outreach. Duties and Responsibilities of Chair Position
Cultivate stakeholder engagement and alignment with the department’s mission. Engage and consult with an external advisory board and industry stakeholders across animal science specialties. Provide vision, support, and coordination in planning and implementing programs in teaching, research, and extension. Encourage development of strategic interdisciplinary programs addressing national priorities. Lead strategic financial stewardship of the department’s complex enterprise. Develop and promote external funding opportunities from public and private sources. Recruit, retain, and develop faculty, staff, and students. Advance undergraduate and graduate education, including experiential learning and workforce development. Lead statewide teaching, research, and extension programs at UF/IFAS RECs. Administer the department’s resources with transparency and accountability, championing strategic planning. Foster shared governance, evaluate faculty and staff performance, and support mentorship. Represent department interests with IFAS, the university, and external partners. Background Information
Economic Impacts of Animal Agriculture in Florida
Florida’s beef and dairy industries export >$1 billion annually, support 8,174 jobs, and generate $640 million in economic impact. Equine industry contributes $12.8 billion, supports >112,000 jobs, and covers 561,000 acres. Small ruminant sector is growing, with 7,415 animal units and increasing demand for lamb, goat meat, and specialty dairy. Poultry industry: 11 million laying hens produce ~2 billion eggs ($141 million sales), 60 million broilers generate 380 million pounds of meat (~$300 million sales). Animal Sciences at UF/IFAS — Unit‑Specific Highlights
Academic programs: B.S. Animal Sciences with specializations; M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Facilities: Animal Sciences Building, multiple teaching units, research herds, and a comprehensive research and teaching laboratory infrastructure. Statewide footprint collaborates with NFREC (Ona) and North Florida REC (Marianna). Research strengths: genomics, precision livestock management, nutrition, physiology, health, meat science, and sustainable systems. Extension engagement: robust programs serving Florida’s animal industries. Required Qualifications
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Animal Sciences or related discipline. Distinguished scholarly record qualifying for tenure as full professor by appointment date. Evidence of effective administrative leadership and managerial skills. Experience leading multidisciplinary, grant‑funded programs and managing extramural funds. Ability to direct a statewide academic unit across campus and RECs. Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student success. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated external stakeholder engagement. Commitment to continued professional development for self, faculty, and staff. Understanding of the mission of a land‑grant university. Commitment to UF core values. Preferred
Experience within large land‑grant systems and coordination across campus, extension, and research centers. Experience supporting fundraising and cultivating alumni and stakeholder relations. Application Information
Submit application on Careers at UF within the portal. Include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Application deadline: November 15, 2025. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Employment Conditions
The position is available January 1, 2026, and will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is available. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD).
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