What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences position at Purdue University?
Req Id : 35615
Job Title : Assistant Professor of Animal Sciences
City : West Lafayette
Job Description : Title :
Assistant Professor of Non-ruminant Nutrition and / or Nutrient Management
Proposed Mission Areas / Splits :
Research : 80%; Teaching : 20%
Position :
The Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University is seeking an Assistant Professor with research interests in non-ruminant nutrition and / or nutrient management. This is an academic year (9-months, with additional opportunities for summer appointment), tenure track position. We welcome candidates studying all aspects of non-ruminant nutrition and / or nutrient management including those related to the Purdue One Health initiative : https : / / www.purdue.edu / onehealth / . Researchers who apply integrated approaches and methodologies are particularly encouraged to apply as are applicants from diverse fields including animal science, engineering, agronomy, agricultural systems, among others.
Responsibilities :
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program, interact with faculty, staff and students across campus, and contribute to the teaching mission of the department and university. The candidate will be expected to teach existing undergraduate and / or graduate courses and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Course modality is generally in person. The potential may exist for teaching online / distance courses during the academic year. Candidates will also be expected to function as active members of the departmental and university faculty and foster a collegial and inclusive environment.
Purdue Animal Sciences
The Department of Animal Sciences resides in Purdue University's College of Agriculture which is one of the world's leading colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural-resource sciences and is #5 in the world and #3 in United States according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings. The College is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and extension), to international activities and perspectives that span all missions, and to excellence in all we do. The College of Agriculture is home to 11 academic departments, 290 faculty members, 2,984 undergraduate students, and 690 graduate students. The College's current strategic plan can be accessed at https : / / ag.purdue.edu / about / strategic-plan.html. The Department of Animal Sciences is home to 28 faculty, 746 undergraduate students, and 74 graduate students. Faculty in the Department of Animal Sciences study a wide range of topics, including genetics, nutrition, reproductive physiology, meat science, muscle biology, food safety, among many others, and collaborate extensively with departments throughout the university. The College of Agriculture and the Department of Animal Sciences are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Our leadership, faculty, staff, and students are engaged in many efforts that are consistent with this commitment.
Qualifications :
- A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field, including but not limited to animal sciences, agricultural engineering, agricultural systems, agronomy, veterinary medicine or related discipline with all degree requirements satisfied by the start of the appointment.
- A record of publishing peer-reviewed research.
- Strategy to develop a successful, extramurally funded research program.
- Experience teaching in undergraduate or graduate settings.
Appointment and Salary :
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Application :
All materials must be combined into one pdf and submitted electronically at : https : / / careers.purdue.edu. The job requisition ID for this position is 35615.
Application materials must include :
Screening of applicants will begin on March 3, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Jackie Boerman at jboerma@purdue.edu.
Purdue University is an EOE / AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
