Assistant Professor of Poultry​/Avian Physiologist

Assistant Professor of Poultry/Avian Physiologist

Position Summary:

The Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia seeks an Assistant Professor to serve a nine‑month academic‑year tenure‑track appointment with a 70% research, 25% teaching, and 5% service allocation. The successful candidate will establish innovative, nationally recognized research and teaching programs that complement existing disciplines and faculty within the department. Potential foci include reproductive physiology, avian fertility enhancement, stress physiology, neurophysiology, comparative physiology between poultry and other avian species, and/or embryology.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. with a background in poultry/avian science. Preferred candidates demonstrate a record of collaborative research, extramural grant success, program development that integrates applied science, and student mentorship.

• Establish and maintain innovative research and teaching programs in poultry/avian physiology.
• Obtain extramural funding related to research and teaching interests that advance poultry/avian science research, education, and sector innovation.
• Collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists and industry clientele, exhibiting strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Guest lecture for established Poultry Science courses and engage in undergraduate and graduate student mentorship and recruitment.

• Ph.D. in poultry, avian science, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in reproductive or comparative physiology, neurophysiology, stress physiology, or embryology.
• Track record of grant writing and securing extramural funding.
• Experience in mentoring students and developing interdisciplinary research projects.

• Letter of application.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Graduate school transcripts.
• 1–2 page statement of research philosophy, accomplishments, and future plans.
• 1–2 page statement of teaching accomplishments and future direction.
• Optional:
  Teaching portfolio/philosophy, research portfolio/philosophy, list of references with contact information, unofficial transcripts.

Applications must be received by August 15, 2025
. The role will remain open until filled with an earliest possible start date of October 1, 2025.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).