Swine Nutrition Professor (Open Rank) – Tenure-Track

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE seeks an open rank professor in swine nutrition to advance a 12-month, tenure-track program with 60% research and 40% teaching. The successful candidate will develop a nationally and internationally recognized research portfolio and supervise graduate students.

Teaching responsibilities include undergrad nutrition courses and mentoring, with collaboration with producers and industry partners to enhance science impact and extension activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field by appointment.
• Strong record of research in swine nutrition with grants and peer‑reviewed publications.
• Classroom teaching experience at the university level in nutrition.
• Demonstrated competitiveness with success in obtaining grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a nationally and internationally recognized swine nutrition research program.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses.
• Advise and mentor graduate students and post‑docs; supervise student workers.
• Collaborate with Nebraska swine producers and industry partners.

Skills

Swine nutrition research

Grant writing

University teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Animal Science or closely related field

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE seeks an open rank professor in swine nutrition to advance a 12-month, tenure-track program with 60% research and 40% teaching. The successful candidate will develop a nationally and internationally recognized research portfolio and supervise graduate students.

Teaching responsibilities include undergrad nutrition courses and mentoring, with collaboration with producers and industry partners to enhance science impact and extension activities.