Topel Chair Associate Professor or Professor Rank
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Position Title:
Topel Chair Associate Professor or Professor RankAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames Iowa seeks applicants for a 9month tenured faculty at the Associate Professor or Professor rank. The successful incumbent will be the inaugural holder of the David G. Topel and Jaylin Topel Endowed Chair in Meat Science. Position responsibilities will be approximately 60 research 25 teaching 10 outreach and 5 institutional service. The successful candidate is expected to have national recognition and establish an externally funded and collaborative program in meat science with an emphasis on meat quality and/or meat processing. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the department to transfer cuttingedge knowledge in the meat science field to graduate and/or undergraduate students. Also directing graduate student research at M.S. and Ph.D. levels and undergraduate student academic advising is expected. The candidate will be expected to engage in outreach to the livestock industry meat processors and the general public to disseminate sciencebased information applicable to meat science. Service to the department university and the meat science profession is expected.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in animal science meat science or a closely related discipline.
Candidates will be considered for associate professor or professor rank based on previous experience in alignment with the ISU Faculty Handbook criteria.
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of scholarly research output in the field of meat science through publications and presentations.
A strong record of attracting extramural research funding.
Experience in training and mentoring graduate students.
Documented effective teaching and communication skills in meat science and animal science curriculum.
Evidence of successful collaboration in a teambased work environment.
A record of engaging meat processing stakeholders to support the livestock industry.
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University is a recognized leader in its field both nationally and internationally with balanced emphasis on research teaching and extension. The department is home to approximately 1000 undergraduate students 85 graduate students and over 40 faculty members. The Department has a strong history of developing undergraduate students through research opportunities. The Department enjoys strong support and interactions with the livestock sector meat processing industry and allied industries at the state and national level. Its collegial environment embedded in a strong livestock industry makes the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University an excellent base for faculty interested in pursuing a rewarding and impactful career in an animal science department.
The Department of Animal Science has extensive infrastructure to support meat science faculty in research teaching and extension efforts. Departmental facilities focused in the meat science area include a USDAFSIS inspected Meat Laboratory with over 11000 ft2 of harvest and processing space biosafety level 2 (BSL2 microbiology lab with a fully equipped processing room chemistry laboratory and muscle biology laboratories. Faculty members also have access to a multitude of live animal units that are adjacent to campus including beef swine sheep dairy and poultry units.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Iowa State University is one of the worlds leading institutions of agriculture with more than 160 years of leadership in science education and extension. The College educates future leaders conducts missionoriented research and shares new knowledge for the betterment of Iowa and the world. Iowa State plays a leading role in meeting the evergrowing demand for highly qualified students who will become the next generation of industry leaders and educators in Iowa the nation and the world. Offering expert animal science training research and engagement from the Department of Animal Science and CALS is critical to continuing the universitys mission.
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Start Date:August 16 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1 A cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications (twopage limit).
2 A vision statement outlining the candidates vision for a successful faculty program at Iowa State University (twopage limit).
3 A complete curriculum vitae.
4 Names and complete contact information for 35 references.
Applications received by June 1 2025 will be guaranteed consideration.
For more information contact Dr. Jason Ross Department Chair at oror Dr. Terry Houser Search Committee Chair ator . If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
April 10 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R16775Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
