Texas A&M University-Kingsville Seeks Assistant Professor (Animal Science)

Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Animal Science. This position is a nine-month appointment, 75% teaching, 25% research. The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded, multidisciplinary research program in livestock nutrition, physiology, behavior, and/or health and well-being. Will be expected to develop and maintain close-working relationships with food-animal industry stakeholders, mentor graduate students, and teach undergraduate courses in swine management and poultry management, ¬¬¬along with additional undergraduate and graduate courses related to their area of expertise in the Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Technology (ASVT). A competitive negotiable salary and benefit package will be offered commensurate with the candidate’s level of expertise. Availability for employment by spring 2023 semester is expected.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Animal Science, Poultry Science, Dairy Science, or a closely related field from an accredited university. Evidence of successful teaching, basic and/or applied research experience in livestock nutrition, physiology, behavior, animal well-being, production management, animal health, or related research areas are preferred. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, evidence of scholarly achievement in teaching and research, a commitment to high standards of academic professionalism, and a positive outlook.

 

The ASVT at TAMUK is an integral part of the Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. In addition to awarding a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science (emphases in General Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, and Animal-Wildlife Veterinary Technology), and a Master of Science degree in Animal Science, ASVT is home to the only four-year accredited Veterinary Technology program in Texas and the renowned King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management. The Department of ASVT is the largest academic department on the picturesque campus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, with 13 faculty, 14 graduate and approximately 470 undergraduate students.

 

1. A letter of application stating interest and relevant qualifications;

2. A single page teaching philosophy;

3. A single page statement outlining their research interests;

4. Resume or curriculum vitae (CV);

5. Copies of transcripts

and

6. Names and contact information of three references

 

Application materials should be submitted electronically ensure full consideration. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2022 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Background check is required prior to employment. Candidate will be required to provide an official transcript(s) from each degree granting institution before an offer can be made. Degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States are required to be evaluated and certified for equivalency to a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, and other higher education degrees.

 

Dr. Natasha Mast, Chair

Search Committee

126B Kleberg Agriculture Building

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202

Phone: (361) 593-2060

Email: Natasha.Mast@tamuk.edu

 

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is an Equality Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans employer, and all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status are encouraged to apply.