Assistant Professor
About the role
The Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS) at Utah State University (USU) is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in Animal and Dairy Science. This 12-month, fiscal-year faculty position carries responsibilities in Teaching (60%), Extension (35%), and Service (5%) in the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (QANR).
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in animal and dairy science, including:
- ADVS 2130 Dairy Production Practices (3 cr.)
- ADVS 5130/6130 Dairy Management (3 cr.)
- ADVS 4210 Applied Reproduction and Artificial Insemination (2 cr.)
Provide experiential learning opportunities and mentorship for students.
- Advise and mentor students involved in experiential learning activities such as Dairy Challenge, dairy evaluation, and related student programs.
- Collaborate with faculty to ensure alignment of dairy and livestock teaching programs with industry needs.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Animal Science, Dairy Science, or a closely related, relevant discipline.
Demonstrated knowledge of dairy cattle production systems and applied reproduction.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with students, producers, and youth audiences.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, Extension personnel, and industry stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to travel statewide and obtain a valid Utah driver's license.
Willingness to participate in some evening or weekend Extension programming.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
Evidence of professional development in teaching.
Experience with Extension education or development of Extension materials.
Experience with dairy youth education, dairy cattle evaluation, or student coaching activities.
Familiarity with land-grant university teaching and Extension systems.