Assistant Professor - Nutritio...

FASS - Facilitating Science; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded program focused on nutrient digestion, metabolism, and their effects on growth and sustainability in livestock production systems.

The role includes 60% research and 40% teaching responsibilities, with courses in animal nutrition, metabolism, and physiology, plus curriculum development and student

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by start date.
• Research emphasis in animal nutritional physiology and metabolism with livestock focus.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Eligibility to work legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop an innovative, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in animal nutrition, metabolism, and physiology; curriculum development; student mentoring.
• Collaborate across disciplines and establish a nationally recognized program.
• Mentor graduate students and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Skills

Student mentoring

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Ph.D. in animal science or relevant field

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Professor - Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism Salary: USD $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $95,000.00/Yr. Part/Full: Full Time

The Department of Animal Sciences in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism, anticipated to begin August 1, 2027. 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, with potential emphasis on nutrient partitioning, metabolic regulation, microbiome-host interactions, precision nutrition, nutrient utilization efficiency, and responses to environmental and management stressors. The position includes 60% research and 40% teaching responsibilities, including undergraduate and graduate courses in animal nutrition, metabolism, and physiology, as well as curriculum development and student mentoring. The candidate will be expected to collaborate across disciplines, establish a nationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding, mentor graduate students, and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in animal science or a relevant field by the start date, a research emphasis in animal nutritional physiology and metabolism with an interest in livestock species, a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring, the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and eligibility to work legally in the United States.

Company/Institution: Auburn University City, State: Auburn, AL Zip Code: 36849 Country: United States