Assistant Professor Animal Science

Job description

Description:
The Department of Animal Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Animal Science.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s mission through teaching, research, and service.

The primary purpose of this position is to support undergraduate and graduate education in Animal Science, with an emphasis on preparing students for careers in animal health, veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, and related fields.

The faculty member will be expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in areas such as animal science, laboratory animal science, or related disciplines based on departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise.

The successful candidate will also be expected to establish or continue a research program aligned with animal health and relevant areas that support the strategic initiatives of the Department of Animal Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences ( CAES ).

Collaborative and externally funded research, particularly in alignment with USDA - NIFA , NIH , or other relevant agencies, is strongly encouraged.

In addition to teaching and research, the faculty member will participate in graduate student training and advising, contribute to student mentoring and academic success, and engage in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade.

With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs.

It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism.

It also ranks no.

3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no.

4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no.

11 best business school for women in the nation.



Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status.

It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation.

With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.



About the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences:

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences ( CAES ) has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology.

The CAES offers 9 BS degrees, 3 MS degrees and 1 PhD and educates over 1100 students.

BS degrees include: Agricultural and Environmental Systems, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Biological Engineering, Child Development and Family Studies, Family and Consumer Sciences, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture.

The graduate programs include MS in Agricultural Education, MS in Agricultural and Environmental Systems and MS in Food and Nutritional Sciences, and the new interdisciplinary PhD in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences with 5 concentrations, including an animal science specialization track.

Nationally, the CAES produces the largest number of African American graduates in agriculture and second in Animal Sciences.

About the Department of Animal Sciences:

The Department of Animal Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science Degrees in Animal Science, Animal Science (Animal Industry concentration), and Laboratory Animal Science and two graduate programs: Master of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Systems, with a concentration in Integrated Animal Health Systems and a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Environmental Systems, with a concentration in Sustainable Animal Production.

The department’s instruction and research efforts are supported by excellent beef, poultry, swine, dairy, small ruminants, and equine facilities at the university farm and a newly renovated vivarium, located on the main campus, which can house all major laboratory animal species as well as provide research support.

The appointee will have access to a range of animal and infrastructure resources including the laboratory animal resource facility, farm, and research lab and many collaborative opportunities.

The faculty in the department conduct research related to genetics, biotechnology, bioinformatics, reproductive physiology, meat science, nutrition and immunology and trains students to enter into careers related to animal health and biomedicine/biosciences.

Through our Agricultural Research Program and our Cooperative Extension Program, we are able to research issues of importance to North Carolina and also provide research-based outreach training to citizens across the state and around the world.

For more information about the department, visit the web site at (http://www.ncat.edu/caes/departments/ansc).

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:


+ Ph.D. in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or a closely related field.

+ Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in animal science or related disciplines.

+ Established or potential to develop an independent, externally funded research program in animal health, animal science, or related areas.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff in a collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment.


Preferred:
Preferred Qualifications:


+ Postdoctoral experience in animal health, animal science, or a related field.

+ Expertise in animal health, bioinformatics, or similar areas of animal science.

+ Record of scholarly publications and presentations at national/international conferences.

+ Experience in graduate student mentorship and advising.

+ Ability to obtain external research funding from agencies such as USDA - NIFA , NIH , or similar.


Special Instructions:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form.

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

+ Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

+ Community Service Leave

+ Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

+ NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

+ 12 Paid Holidays

+ Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

+ Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

+ Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

+ Campus Recreation Center Discount

+ University Bookstore Discount

+ and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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