Associate Professor, Equine Science - 9 month appointment

Missouri State University; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri State University announces an opening for an Associate Professor in Equine Science with a focus on teaching, research, and student engagement. The successful candidate will lead both undergraduate and graduate courses while developing a dynamic research program in equine reproduction and related areas.

Benefits

Access to university resources for research

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to teach courses in equine science and reproductive physiology.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Potential to mentor and support student population.

Responsibilities

• Instructing standard load of nine undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester.
• Development of an active research program resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
• Engagement in service to the school, college, and university.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Innovative, learner-centered pedagogy

Education

Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field

Job description

Associate Professor, Equine Science - 9 month appointment

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This opening has been posted at the rank of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor; however, only one hire will be made. To be considered for both tenure track positions you must submit your application materials to each posting. To view the Assistant Professor posting and apply, click here:
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/81950

The preferred start date is January 5, 2026 (Spring 2026); applicants that can start August 10, 2026 (Fall 2026), will also be considered.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to the School Director, Dr. Lacy Sukovaty ([e-mail]).

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Associate Professor, Equine Science - 9 month appointment

Work Location

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department

Department School of Agricultural Science and Conservation

HR Home Department

HR Home Department 021016 SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION

Pay Grade

Pay Grade Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type

Term (if applicable)

Term (if applicable) 9 month

Begin Date of Appointment

Begin Date of Appointment 01/05/2026

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Associate Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with a high academic rank who has demonstrated a sustained record of effectiveness in teaching, research including scholarly publications, and service appropriate to the discipline. The Associate Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head which may include serving as an academic advisor. The Associate Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

The position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment in Animal Science and Equine Science program areas. We are seeking a candidate with experience and expertise in reproductive physiology. Teaching responsibilities; instructing standard load of nine undergraduate and/or graduate course credits per academic semester, advising, and supporting both undergraduate and graduate students as well as providing access to high impact practices for increasing student retention, persistence, and success. Research responsibilities; development of an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate (MS) students that results in peer-reviewed publications and applications for extramural funding to support research. The position offers the opportunity to focus on equine reproduction, nutrition, health, physiology, or related disciplines. Candidates should engage in service to the school, college, and university.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Associate Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. Positions associated with this position classification may be located in facilities requiring the position to be designated “sensitive” as defined by University policy. Positions associated with this position classification may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations.

Additional Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field.
- Ability to teach courses in equine science and reproductive physiology
- Potential for, or evidence of, application of innovative, learner-centered pedagogy.

- Involvement and ability to engage undergraduate and graduate students in equine science research

- A publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals

- Ability or potential to mentor and support our student population

- Effective oral and written communication skills.

Link to Job Description

Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21446.htm

Open Date

Open Date 06/04/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

This opening has been posted at the rank of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor; however, only one hire will be made. To be considered for both tenure track positions you must submit your application materials to each posting. To view the Assistant Professor posting and apply, click here:
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/81950

The preferred start date is January 5, 2026 (Spring 2026); applicants that can start August 10, 2026 (Fall 2026), will also be considered.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to the School Director, Dr. Lacy Sukovaty ([e-mail]).

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement



Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.



This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.



The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - 1
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research Interest
Optional Documents
• Other Documents -1
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• Unofficial Transcripts -2
• Unofficial Transcripts -3

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