Assistant Professor of Beef Production Systems
Assistant Professor of Beef Production Systems
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Job Title
Assistant Professor of Beef Production SystemsAgency
Texas A&M University KingsvilleDepartment
Department of Animal Science & Veterinary TechnologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Kingsville TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Job Description
Texas A&M UniversityKingsville (TAMUK) a Member of The Texas A&M University System invites applications for a highly energetic tenuretrack Assistant Professor in Beef Production Systems. This position is a ninemonth Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Technology (ASVT) appointment with 25 research and 75 teaching responsibilities (nine credit hours each spring and fall semester). The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized externally funded multidisciplinary research program in beef cattle production systems. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain closeworking relationships with foodanimal industry stakeholders. Academically the faculty member will mentor graduate students teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to their area of expertise. A competitive negotiable salary and benefit package commensurate with the candidates level of expertise will be offered. Availability for employment by the 2025 Fall semester is expected.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field from an accredited university with extensive beef cattle systems production and management experience. Evidence of successful teaching and applied beef cattle research experience is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential; candidates should have evidence of scholarly achievement in teaching and research. Other requirements include a commitment to high standards of academic professionalism and a positive attitude for teamwork.
The Department
The ASVT at TAMUK is an integral part of the and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. In addition to awarding a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science with degree emphases in General Animal Science PreVeterinary Medicine and AnimalWildlife Veterinary Technology and a Master of Science degree in Animal Science ASVT is home to the only fouryear accredited Veterinary Technology program in Texas and the renowned King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management. The Department of ASVT is the largest academic department on the picturesque campus of Texas A&M UniversityKingsville with 13 faculty 27 graduate and over 500 undergraduate students. The 650acre Texas A&M UniversityKingsville Farm houses beef cows meat goats and hairsheep and provides students with handson training in basic food animal production management ASVT faculty value innovative teaching experiential learning and encourages collaborative endeavors. Additional information about Texas A&M UniversityKingsville can be accessed at the and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at and webpages for the Department of ASVT and the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management Instructions
Interested applicants must submit an application packet containing:
A letter of application stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials outlined in the Job Description;
A single page teaching philosophy;
A single page research statement outlining their research interests;
Resume or curriculum vitae (CV);
Copies of transcripts; and
Names and contact information of three references
All application materials should be submitted electronically via Workday to ensure full consideration. Review of applications will begin on May 15 2025 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. A background check is required prior to employment for this position. In addition the selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript(s) from each degree granting institution before an offer can be made. Degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States are required to be evaluated and certified for equivalency to a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D. degree and other higher education degrees.
Questions can be addressed to:
Dr. Randy Stanko Chair
Search Committee
111 Kleberg Agriculture Building
Texas A&M UniversityKingsville
Kingsville Texas
Phone: 361 5932124
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
