The University of Missouri invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Dairy Cattle Nutrition in the Division of Animal Sciences, an academic unit of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. This tenure‐track, 9‐month position will have 55% research, 35% teaching, and 10% service responsibilities. The selected candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized independent and collaborative research program in dairy cattle nutrition that can obtain extramural support. Research emphasis should have both whole‐animal and basic components related to dairy cattle nutrition, which may include ruminal fermentation, nutritional physiology, metabolism, biochemistry, microbiology, and/or growth or lactation biology related to any phase of the dairy industry. Concomitantly the candidate is expected to become involved in collaborative, interdisciplinary projects in the Division and University. The successful candidate will be expected to teach nutrition or dairy cattle‐related courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, while developing and contributing to an active graduate student training program. Excellent research and teaching facilities available include: ruminant nutrition, metabolism, physiology, and molecular laboratory space and equipment; continuous culture and in vitro fermentation systems; Foremost Dairy Research Center with conventional registered Holstein (180 cows) and intensive research barn (tie‐stalls and attached laboratory); and on‐campus abattoir and meat processing facility; Animal Science Research Center with large animal space and fully-equipped surgical facilities for large animals. Additionally, excellent collaborative opportunities exist with the Divisions in the College: Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences; Biochemistry; and Plant Science and Technology, as well as the College of Veterinary Medicine, the School of Medicine and other units on campus. The University of Missouri is an AAU member, Carnegie R1 institution, and one of the most comprehensive land grant universities in the nation, including agriculture, veterinary medicine, and human medicine. Excellent facilities and opportunities for collaboration across the campus, system and state are available.
About MU: MU is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System. The University is located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City in Columbia, a vibrant community consistently ranked as one of the best small cities for livability, in the U.S. The animal sciences division is one of the top departments in the university in terms of extramural funding, research productivity and student numbers. The graduate program is among the top-ranked in the nation, by the National Research Council. The division values diversity and welcomes members of all groups among faculty, staff and students.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in animal science, dairy science, or related field by time of appointment.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching related to dairy cattle, ideally in an area that will complement existing Division programs
- Ability to communicate with faculty, staff, students, and the various constituency groups of the Missouri and U.S. dairy cattle industries
- Demonstrated success in obtaining extramural funding for research, publishing results in appropriate journals, and training graduate students
- Demonstrated success teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Application: To apply, visit http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/, Job ID 52000, and submit: a letter of interest addressing the applicant’s qualifications, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and objectives, and of teaching philosophy, academic transcripts, and address, phone number, and email address of 4 references.
Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Jim Spain (spainj@missouri.edu).
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
