Beef Cattle Production & Management Professor

The California State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly, in San Luis Obispo, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Beef Cattle Production and Management. The appointment will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in animal and dairy science and contribute to applied research and student mentoring.

The successful candidate will advance beef cattle production using current technologies, collaborate with industry partners, and engage in service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• A doctorate (Ph.D.) in Animal Science, Dairy Science, or a closely related field. Experience and interest in beef cattle is essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate teaching are required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to communicate with industry supporters to secure external funding.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in animal and dairy science.
• Duties may also include supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student mentoring, and academic advising.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Animal Science or Dairy Science

Job description

Cal Poly, in San Luis Obispo, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Beef Cattle Production and Management. The appointment will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in animal and dairy science and contribute to applied research and student mentoring.

The successful candidate will advance beef cattle production using current technologies, collaborate with industry partners, and engage in service to the department and university.