Research Extension Assistant Professor or Instructor, Animal Science

Research Extension Assistant Professor or Instructor, Animal Science

The College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in the area(s) of animal and veterinary sciences. The appointment will hold between research, extension and/or teaching responsibilities.

Position Title:

Research Extension Assistant Professor or Instructor, Animal Science

Job Summary:

Teach courses in animal and veterinary sciences. Provide leadership in animal and/or veterinary science related research and/or extension programs working with socially and historically disadvantaged farmers in Alabama particularly, the Black Belt Region utilizing innovative practices related with an emphasis on sustainable meat goat and beef cattle production systems. Collaborate with colleagues in a complimentary role in carrying out current and/or developing new programming on animal production to train producers and others as an active member of the TU Cooperative Extension program.

Establish and maintain a competitive extramurally funded programming in animal and veterinary sciences that will serve the livestock industry in Alabama and beyond. Pursue creative, scholarly and professional activities at all appropriate levels including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. Participate in student advisement, curriculum development, student activities and college wide committees. Work closely with undergraduate and graduate students within the college and other stakeholders.

Essential

Job Duties:

Teach courses in animal and veterinary sciences. Provide leadership in animal and/or veterinary science related research and/or extension programs working with socially and historically disadvantaged farmers in Alabama particularly, the Black Belt Region utilizing innovative practices related with an emphasis on sustainable meat goat and beef cattle production systems. Collaborate with colleagues in a complimentary role in carrying out current and/or developing new programming on animal production to train producers and others as an active member of the TU Cooperative Extension program.

Establish and maintain a competitive extramurally funded programming in animal and veterinary sciences that will serve the livestock industry in Alabama and beyond. Pursue creative, scholarly and professional activities at all appropriate levels including administrative, supervisory, and other functions. Participate in student advisement, curriculum development, student activities and college wide committees. Work closely with undergraduate and graduate students within the college and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or a related field or a DVM, with strong foundation in molecular biology/biotechnology and related areas, including data science. Record of successful teaching demonstrated scholarship.

Physical Demands:
Ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to walk short distances. Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items. Ability to view a computer terminal.

FLSA:
Exempt

Status:
Full-Time

Skills and Attributes:
Knowledge: A proven interest and understanding of animal production and the ability to develop a research/extension program in the area of animal sciences. Record of peer-reviewed publications (journal articles, technical documents, etc.).

Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills. A proven record of grant application experience and industry support for educational initiatives is preferred. Ability:
Ability to work independently and on a team. University level teaching experience is also preferred.

Posting Detail Information:
Posting Number - F832. Will this position require travel? Yes. Will this position require night, weekend, and after hour work? Yes. Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding? Yes. Number of Vacancies - 1. Open Date - 02/11/2026. Close Date:
Open Until Filled - No.