Assistant/Associate Professor - Animal Science Extension

Tennessee State University; Nashville (TN); In loco; USD 78.000 - 106.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical

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Life insurance

Retirement

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Descrizione del lavoro

Tennessee State University invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track position as Extension Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Science.

The incumbent will engage in teaching, research and extension, focusing on livestock industries such as cattle, sheep and goats. They will plan statewide extension programs, supervise graduate theses, and may teach undergraduate or graduate courses. An active record of externally funded research is highly desirable.

Competenze

• Ph.D. in Animal Sciences is required.
• Experience with scholarly activities including publications and grants is expected.
• Experience working with livestock industries and extension programming is preferred.

Mansioni

• Engage in teaching, research and extension in Animal Sciences.
• Collaborate with livestock industries (cattle, sheep, goats) to meet stakeholder needs.
• Develop statewide Extension and outreach programs for livestock producers in Tennessee.
• Direct graduate student thesis research and teach courses as needed.

Formazione

Ph.D. in Animal Sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

Thank you for selecting
Tennessee State University
as your Employer of Choice

Assistant/Associate Professor - Animal Science Extension

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor - Animal Science Extension

Division

Division College of Agriculture

Department

Department Agricultural Science

Number of hours per week

Number of hours per week 37.5

Days to be worked

Months per year

Months per year Fiscal (12 months)

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Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus Main Campus

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Position Number

Position Number 121455

Advertised Salary

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Monthly

Job Description

The Department of Food and Animal Sciences at Tennessee State University invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track position as Extension Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Science.

• The incumbent will be a member of an outstanding faculty in Animal Sciences that is actively engaged and demonstrates impact in scholarly activities of teaching, research and extension.
• He or she will be passionate about working with various livestock industries including cattle and small ruminants such sheep and goats.
• They must have general knowledge of these livestock species and the ability to collaboratively work with faculty in animal sciences in fulfilling stakeholder needs in existing or new territories.
• The ability to work with stakeholders and producer groups and linking them to the university is a must.
• Ability and skills to plan, implement, evaluate and report on statewide Extension and outreach educational programs for livestock producers in Tennessee and the ability to work collaboratively with other Extension faculty and Extension agents across the state of Tennessee is desired.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for program development in applied animal production and management research, directing graduate student thesis research and occasionally teaching an undergraduate or graduate course as needed.
• A strong record of obtaining external funding, especially with both traditional and non-traditional funding sources, is highly desired.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Animal Sciences
• previous experience as Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Assistant Professor or Extension faculty
• strong track record of applied research in animal improvement programs
• training and experience with livestock management, ruminants and non-ruminants, small farms and producer groups will be an advantage.
• Candidates must provide evidence of success in scholarly activities of scientific publications and grants funding.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date

Open Date 11/06/2026

Close Date

Job Category

Job Category Faculty

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F170P

• annual leave (vacation)
• sick leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• retirement
• flexible benefits plans and more

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