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Iowa State University Research Assistant Professor in Animal Science - Swine Nutrition and Production Specialist in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Research Assistant Professor in Animal Science - Swine Nutrition and Production Specialist
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job 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 3-year Research Assistant Professor with an emphasis in swine nutrition and modeling. Position responsibilities are approximately 80% research, 15% teaching or outreach, and 5% institutional service. The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate excellence in research related to farrow-to-finish nutrition, modeling, and livestock sustainability. The applicant should possess strong laboratory skills and research techniques. They will be expected to develop a collaborative, externally-funded research program. Areas of potential research related to farrow-to-finish nutrition include, but are not limited to, amino acid utilization, mammary function, gas and nutrient emissions, and commercial production data management. The successful applicant is expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate courses related to animal nutrition and swine production management.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to address emerging and traditional issues in swine science and management and demonstrate the ability to create a research program that addresses those needs and provides information the swine industry. The successful applicant will have ample opportunity to work in cross-disciplinary teams for both teaching and research with faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, or other colleges across campus. Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills is required. Additionally, the successful applicant must have demonstrated the ability to work in a team-based, collaborative environment to solve problems, develop programs, and teach effectively. All faculty members have a common responsibility to support and sustain Iowa State University’s core values and are expected to convey good citizenship within department, college, and university activities, interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior. Iowa State University especially seeks applicants who are interested in contributing to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and outreach.
Application materials must clearly articulate the candidate’s suitability in relation to the below required and preferred qualifications and experiences.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum of a Ph.D. in animal science or related area with an emphasis in swine nutrition by start date
Research experience in swine nutrition/management
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Demonstrated effective use of basic and applied research approaches appropriate for farrow-to-finish swine research.
Documented evidence of effective research
Documented effectiveness in teaching and/or industry outreach
Experience in farrow-to-finish nutrition and management
Experience in swine industry sustainability and modeling as evidence by scholarly outputs
Experience in large database management and analysis
Experience working in a team-based, collaborative environment
Department Unit/Website:
www.ans.iastate.edu
Proposed Start Date:January 1, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:December 31, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
A cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications.
A full curriculum vitae.
In one document, please include statements on the following:
a) teaching philosophy and vision for contributing to the Animal Science curriculum (1 page maximum)
b) proposed program in research and outreach to support the swine industry (1 page maximum).
Supporting documents demonstrating effective teaching, such as, but not limited to student course evaluations, peer or colleague feedback or evaluations.
The names and contact information for three to five references.
For more information, contact Dr. Gabler, Search Committee Chair, at ngabler@iastate.edu or 515-294-2160, or Dr. Jason Ross, Department Chair, at jwross@iastate.edu or 515-294-2161. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life 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 long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: September 30, 2024
Posting Close Date:October 7, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15627
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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