Assistant Professor of Poultry/Avian Physiologist
Listed on 2025-12-14
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
External Retirement Plan TRS
Employment Type
Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Under utilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience Anticipated Start Date 10/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 06/12/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit the following documentation: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vita; (3) Graduate School transcripts (4) 1 to 2-page statement of research philosophy, accomplishments, and future plans, (5) 1 to 2-page statement of teaching accomplishments and future direction. Applicant screening will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 15, 2025. The position will remain open until filled with the earliest possible start date of October 1, 2025.
Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Casey Ritz, Associate Department Head, critz
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Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a Ph.D.
Position Summary
The Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Poultry Science. The position is a nine-month academic-year tenure track position with a 70% Research, 25% Teaching, and 5% Service appointment. Successful applicants will be expected to establish innovative, nationally recognized research and teaching programs that complement existing disciplines and faculty within the department.
Potential foci for the position may include, but are not limited to reproductive physiology, assessment of and improvement to avian fertility, stress physiology, neurophysiology, comparative physiology between poultry and other avian species, and/or embryology
The successful candidate will be expected to obtain extramural funding related to their research and teaching interests that advance subsequent poultry/avian science research, education, and poultry sector innovation. Additional duties include guest lecturing for established Poultry Science courses, undergraduate and graduate student mentorship, and student recruitment. The incumbent will collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists and industry clientele and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The position will be located at the University of Georgia Campus in Athens, Georgia.
Additional Requirements
Must possess a Ph.D. with a background in poultry/avian science.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Candidates with a demonstrated record of collaborative research, teaching, extramural grant success, program development contributions…
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