Assistant Professor - Nutritio...
A 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism within the Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, anticipated to begin August 1, 2027.
About the role
The successful candidate will develop an innovative, externally funded research program focused on nutrient digestion, absorption, metabolism, and their effects on growth, efficiency, health, product quality, and sustainability in livestock production systems. Potential emphasis areas include nutrient partitioning, metabolic regulation, microbiome-host interactions, precision nutrition, nutrient utilization efficiency, and responses to environmental and management stressors.
This position carries a 60% research and 40% teaching workload.
Responsibilities
- Establish a nationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in animal nutrition, metabolism, and physiology.
- Develop curriculum and mentor students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in animal science or a relevant field by the start date.
- Research emphasis in animal nutritional physiology and metabolism with an interest in livestock species.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Eligibility to work legally in the United States.
Pay
USD $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year.
Schedule
Full-time, 9-month academic appointment.