Assistant Professor, Nutritional Physiology & Livestock Metabolism

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism. The 9-month appointment includes 60% research and 40% teaching, with responsibilities spanning undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring.

Start date anticipated August 1, 2027, with a goal to establish a nationally recognized program funded by external sources. The candidate will develop work across livestock nutrition and metabolism, pursue interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree by start date.
• Research emphasis on nutritional physiology and metabolism of animals.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergrad and grad students.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop an innovative, externally funded research and teaching program in nutritional physiology and metabolism of livestock species.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in animal nutrition, metabolism, and physiology; contribute to curriculum development.
• Mentor graduate students and contribute to high-impact student experiences.
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary collaborations across Animal Sciences and related units.

Skills

Nutritional physiology

Mentoring students

Collaborative research

Course development

Education

Ph.D. in animal sciences or related field

Job description

Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism. The 9-month appointment includes 60% research and 40% teaching, with responsibilities spanning undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring.

Start date anticipated August 1, 2027, with a goal to establish a nationally recognized program funded by external sources. The candidate will develop work across livestock nutrition and metabolism, pursue interdisciplinary