Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Science
Company: Louisiana Tech University
Location: Ruston
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech
University. The School of Agricultural Sciences & Forestry at
Louisiana Tech University is seeking an Animal Scientist at the
rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate
will join the ranks of an active agriculture program with the focus
on training undergraduate students for entry-level animal
agriculture positions or entry into advanced degree programs (MS,
PhD, DVM). This is a 9-month tenure track position that is 60%
teaching, 25% service and 15% research. Louisiana Tech University
uses the quarter system with 9-month faculty teaching during the
fall, winter, and spring sessions. School laboratories include
anatomy, nutrition and physiology, meat sciences, and geospatial
technology. Additionally, greenhouses, a horticulture garden,
arboretum, farm salesroom, species-specific farm units (equine,
beef, small ruminant, and swine) provide numerous experiential
opportunities for teaching, research, and service.
https://ans.latech.edu/research-outreach/tech-farm-labs/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching expectations include primary responsibility for at least
six credit hours of undergraduate courses per quarter based on the
candidate's field, shared responsibility for other departmental
courses, and academic advising. The successful candidate will be
responsible for developing a nationally recognized research program
in one or more areas of food and fiber animal science. The
successful candidate is expected to demonstrate effective
communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty,
staff, peers, and administrators. Agricultural Sciences faculty
members support youth agricultural organization activities such as
state and regional FFA Programs, 4-H, and other local
community-based groups supporting the agriculture industry.
Interacting with industry professionals and individuals on a local,
state, and regional level is vital for this job position.
Participation in departmental, college, or university committees
and recruiting activities is a shared component of all Louisiana
Tech University faculty members.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D.
in Animal Science or related field pertaining to agriculture
animals.SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with
education and experience. Louisiana Tech University has an
attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit
options.APPLICATIONS: Review of applications begins November 15,
2021 and continues until position is filled.Louisiana Tech
University is a Tier 1 National Research University committed to
quality in teaching, research, creative endeavor, public service,
and economic development.The University campus is located in
Ruston, Louisiana, (population -25,000) with centralized access to
the larger metropolitan areas in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and
Mississippi. The School of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry has
19 faculty members, 2 laboratory supervisors, 3 support staff, and
approximately 420 students. Applicants are encouraged to submit a
cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a detailed research plan, a
teaching experience and philosophy statement, the contact
information for three current references and unofficial academic
transcripts.Louisiana Tech University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high
priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic
minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.Contact
information:Search Committee Chair, Rebecca McConnico, DVM,
PhDRMcConn@latech.eduPosting Close Date: This position will remain
open until filled.Please Note: Applications must be completed by
11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.Note to
Applicant:Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and
experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and
preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search
committee will use this information during the initial review of
application materials.References will be contacted at the
appropriate phase of the recruitment process.This position may
require a criminal background check to be conducted on the
candidate(s) selected for hire.As part of the hiring process,
applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be
required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related
tasks.
Keywords: Louisiana Tech University, Shreveport , Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Science, Education / Teaching , Ruston, Louisiana
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