Assistant Professors of Precision Animal Health in Animal Science and Large Animal Clinical Sciences

Position Overview

Both positions will have an 85% research appointment (42.5% Animal Science/42.5% Large Animal Clinical Sciences) focused on Precision Animal Health research across a variety of animal species. The Animal Science position will have a 15% teaching appointment in the Herbert College of Agriculture. The Large Animal Clinical Science position will have a 15% teaching appointment in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Responsibilities

9-month, tenure-track position with 85% Research and 15% Teaching responsibilities
Establish an independent, nationally recognized research program (basic and/or applied) in the areas of Precision  Animal Health, including but not limited to the development of effective target-based early diagnosis and/or intervention strategies against infectious diseases (e.g. alternatives to antibiotics), mitigation of antimicrobial resistance by identifying and validating critical control points in animal production,  etiology of challenging infectious diseases and/or metabolic disease,  or development of innovative sensor technology built upon established animal disease models. The goal of the research program is to develop science-based Precision Animal Health technologies benefiting the Tennessee, US, and global livestock industries
Form collaborative research partnerships with faculty within and outside the University and across various animal species, especially in association with the new Hickman Precision Agricultural Technology Unit and Precision Livestock Team
Develop an extramurally-funded Research program (e.g. grants, contracts, donors)
Create scholarly publications and presentations appropriate to a majority research appointment
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students (MS and PhD students)
Develop and teach a course associated with precision technologies and animal health at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Participate in other activities of the respective Departments as committee service and recruitment

Qualifications

Earned PhD and/or DVM degree completed by the start of the appointment in one of the recognized disciplines in Animal, Dairy or Poultry Science or a closely related field where precision animal production was a major focus.  Postdoctoral experience in an appropriate discipline is preferred.  Demonstrated research ability, teaching skills, effective oral and written communication skills, and evidence of strong potential for successful establishment of an extramurally-funded research and teaching program are essential.

Preferred Level of Education

PhD and/or DVM

How to Apply

Review of applications will commence April 30, 2025, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants should submit 1) a letter of application, 2) a teaching philosophy, 3) a statement describing translational research interests, 4) copy of transcripts from each academic institution attended, 5) contact information for at least five individuals willing to serve as references, and 6) a detailed curriculum vitae highlighting education, relevant research, teaching and other experiences, and highlighting qualifications through Interfolio.

Application deadline: April 30, 2025

About The University of Tennessee

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