Tenure-Track Faculty, Modern Swine Production

Department of Animal Sciences Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty, Modern Swine Production

Position: Open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) full-time tenure‑track faculty position in Modern Swine Production (35% research, 35% extension, 20% teaching, 10% service).

Description: The department seeks a candidate to build an industry‑relevant research and extension program focused on modern swine production. The individual hired will develop a nationally and internationally recognized, extramurally funded program, collaborate across disciplines and with industry partners to pursue practical stakeholder‑relevant solutions, and contribute to the department’s academic instruction and advising programs. Candidate expertise in genetics, nutrition, reproduction, meat science, precision management, physiology, microbiology, integrated animal systems, or related swine production fields is highly encouraged.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in animal science or related field by start date.
• Research emphasis on swine production.
• Potential to develop extramurally funded research and extension program.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

Responsibilities: Develop a nationally and internationally recognized research and extension program supported by extramural funding; contribute to academic programs related to swine production; perform other services expected at an academic institution.

Proposed

Start Date:

August 16, 2026

Salary: $85,000 – $140,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Appointment Details: 9/12 tenure‑track faculty position, 100% FTE. Eligible for all sponsorship options.

Location: University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign, Urbana, IL.

Closing Date: March 22, 2026 (search continues until suitable candidate is found).

Application Materials: Cover letter (explicitly stating interest in Modern Swine Production), curriculum vitae, statement of research interests (including future plans), statement of Extension approaches to collaborate with industry partners, statement of teaching philosophy, and names and contact information of three references.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008).