Assistant/Associate Professor - Animal Science Extension

Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire. An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. Posting Details Position Information Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor - Animal Science Extension Division College of Agriculture Department Agricultural Science Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 121455 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Monthly Job Description The Department of Food and Animal Sciences at Tennessee State University invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track position as Extension Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Science. The incumbent will be a member of an outstanding faculty in Animal Sciences that is actively engaged and demonstrates impact in scholarly activities of teaching, research and extension.

He or she will be passionate about working with various livestock industries including cattle and small ruminants such sheep and goats. They must have general knowledge of these livestock species and the ability to collaboratively work with faculty in animal sciences in fulfilling stakeholder needs in existing or new territories. The ability to work with stakeholders and producer groups and linking them to the university is a must. Ability and skills to plan, implement, evaluate and report on statewide Extension and outreach educational programs for livestock producers in Tennessee and the ability to work collaboratively with other Extension faculty and Extension agents across the state of Tennessee is desired.

The incumbent will also be responsible for program development in applied animal production and management research, directing graduate student thesis research and occasionally teaching an undergraduate or graduate course as needed. A strong record of obtaining external funding, especially with both traditional and non-traditional funding sources, is highly desired.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Animal Sciences; previous experience as Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Assistant Professor or Extension faculty; strong track record of applied research in animal improvement programs; training and experience with livestock management, ruminants and non-ruminants, small farms and producer groups will be an advantage. Candidates must provide evidence of success in scholarly activities of scientific publications and grants funding. Special Instructions to Applicants Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University. Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section. You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. Open Date 11/06/2026 Close Date Job Category Faculty Requisition Number F170P Benefits Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

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