Assistant Professor of Poultry​/Avian Physiologist

Assistant Professor of Poultry/Avian Physiologist

Position at the University of Georgia. Posting Number: F2398P.

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Poultry/Avian Physiologist (Assistant Professor). Department: CAES-Poultry Science. Classification

Title:

Assistant Professor. Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor. Contract Type:
Academic (9 mo.). Tenure Status:
Tenure Track.

Employment Type:

Employee. Retirement Plan: TRS. Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible. Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated

Start Date:

10/01/2025. Posting Date: 06/12/2025. Open Until Filled:
Yes.

Location:

Athens, GA.

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About The College/Unit/Department: The Department of Poultry Science has exceptional research and live bird facilities, including a hatchery, feed mill, and pilot‑scale poultry processing facility. Opportunities for collaboration exist within the department and across the University of Georgia with units such as ecology, engineering, veterinary and biomedical sciences, poultry health and diagnostics as well as local USDA scientists that hold longstanding working relationships with departmental faculty.

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Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Anticipated

Start Date:

10/01/2025
Job Posting Date: 06/12/2025
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

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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