Professor of Precision Livestock Management (Beef & Dairy)

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

Job summary

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in Precision Livestock Management. The position focuses on teaching and developing courses in animal and dairy science, with opportunities to mentor students and supervise research projects.

The successful candidate will contribute to our precision livestock farming initiatives, pursue external funding, and engage with industry partners to advance teaching and research in this evolving field.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to engage diverse student bodies.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in animal and dairy science.
• Supervise undergraduate senior projects and mentor graduate students.
• Provide academic advising and contribute to curriculum development.
• Seek external funding and collaborate with industry partners.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Animal Science / Dairy Science

Job description

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in Precision Livestock Management. The position focuses on teaching and developing courses in animal and dairy science, with opportunities to mentor students and supervise research projects.

The successful candidate will contribute to our precision livestock farming initiatives, pursue external funding, and engage with industry partners to advance teaching and research in this evolving field.