Assistant Professor - Monogastric Livestock Nutrition - Tenure Track

Job Description

Position Description: The University ofMissouri invites applications for the position of AssistantProfessor in Monogastric Livestock Nutrition in the Division ofAnimal Sciences (https://animalsciences.missouri.edu/),an academic unit of the College of Agriculture, Food and NaturalResources and Life Sciences. This tenure-track, 9-month positionwill have approximately 60% research and 40% teachingresponsibilities. The selected candidate is expected to develop anationally recognized, extramurally funded, independent researchprogram and engage in collaborative research. Research emphasisshould have both basic and whole-animal components related tomonogastric nutrition, which may include nutritional physiology,metabolism, biochemistry, microbiology, and/or growth biology. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate andgraduate courses, train graduate students, and actively participatein the graduate program.The University of Missouri is an AAU member, Carnegie R1institution, and one of the most comprehensive land grantuniversities in the nation, including agriculture, veterinarymedicine, and human medicine. Excellent facilities andopportunities for collaboration across the campus, system and stateare available. Outstanding collaborative opportunities exist withthe following Divisions in the College: Food, Nutrition andExercise Sciences; Biochemistry; and Plant Science and Technology,as well as the College of Veterinary Medicine, the School ofMedicine and other units on campus. Supporting facilities includeextensive swine and poultry farm facilities, an on-campus meatprocessing facility and nearby feed mill and poultry processingfacility. Office and lab space will be in the Animal ScienceResearch Center, which houses research and teaching facilities,including: nutrition, metabolism, physiology, and molecularlaboratory space and equipment; the Brody Environmental Center,with environmental chambers for livestock studies; a laboratoryanimal facility; large animal rooms, and fully-equipped surgicalfacilities for lab animals and livestock.A unique attraction is the opportunity to collaborate with ournationally-recognized researchers using genetically engineeredlivestock as biomedical models and for agricultural applications.For example, MU hosts the NIH-funded National Swine Resource andResearch Center (NSRRC; https://nsrrc.missouri.edu/),which enhances our capacity for growing pigs and biomedicalresearch. MU has committed to additional facilities for swineresearch. Further, the group recently added a faculty member inavian genetic engineering and plans to expand in this area.Importance of Monogastric Livestock Production inMissouri: Missouri ranks 6th in the U.S. for production ofhogs, 6th for turkeys and 9th for broilers. Among ag commoditieswithin Missouri, hogs and broilers rank 4th and 5th, aftersoybeans, corn and cattle/calves. https://agriculture.mo.gov/topcommodities.phpAbout MU: MU is the flagship campus of theUniversity of Missouri System. The University is located midwaybetween St. Louis and Kansas City in Columbia, a vibrant communityconsistently ranked as one of the best small cities for livability,in the U.S. The animal sciences division is one of the topdepartments in the university in terms of extramural funding,research productivity and student numbers. The graduate program isamong the top-ranked in the nation, by the National ResearchCouncil. The division values diversity and welcomes members of allgroups among faculty, staff and students.Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in animalscience, nutrition or closely related field by the time ofappointmentCandidates will be evaluated on:

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching,ideally in an area that will complement existing Divisionprograms
• Excellent written and verbal communicationskills to facilitate research, teaching, and interactions withfaculty, staff, students, and the various constituency groups ofthe Missouri and U.S. animal industries

Application: To apply, visit https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=UJob ID 41643. Submit: a letter of interest addressing theapplicants qualifications, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, astatement of research interests and objectives, and of teachingphilosophy, academic transcripts, and address, phone number, andemail address of 4 references.Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2022 and continueuntil a suitable candidate is identified.Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed tothe search committee chair, Tom McFadden (mcfaddent@missouri.edu).The University of Missouri is fully committed toachieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community offaculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committedto this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility,discovery and excellence. Candidates applying for thisposition are required to provide a statement addressing how theywould utilize their former experience and knowledge to promotediversity and inclusion at the university and how that commitmentwould add value to Animal Sciences.Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employeesand applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstratedability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basisof their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex,pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other statusprotected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall notbe interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights ofreligious organizations or the recruiting rights of militaryorganizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department ofHomeland Security of the United States of America. For moreinformation, call the Vice Chancellor of Human ResourceServices/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.To request ADA accommodations, please call the DisabilityInclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.PandoLogic. Keywords: Engineering - Faculty Position, Location: Columbia, MO - 65201

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