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Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Feedlot Management

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Agricultural Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Agricultural Sciences at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) is seeking applications for the tenure track position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Feedlot Management. WTAMU is seeking an innovative and dynamic educator and scientist to build a nationally recognized teaching and research program in management of growing-finishing cattle that compliments established research programs in feedlot cattle nutrition and health. This position is an 11-month teaching, research, and service joint appointment within the WTAMU Department of Agricultural Sciences. WTAMU is a four-year academic institution serving the Panhandle of Texas and beyond. This region is noted for its intensive agricultural production and related agri-businesses. The Department of Agricultural Sciences has over 1,100 students, and offers B.S, M.S., and Ph.D. degrees.

Work Performed:

+ Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise.

+ Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

+ Active participation in departmental, university, scientific community, and industry service activities.

+ Build a dynamic research program that will attract extramural and contract funding and complement existing research programs in feedlot cattle nutrition and health and meat science. Targeted areas of research may include: sustainability and environmental impact of feedlot cattle production, individual animal management, modeling, relationships between physiology and feedlot cattle performance, animal welfare, growth and development, integrated beef systems research, and other relevant feedlot industry issues as they arise.

+ Work collaboratively with WTAMU faculty and constituents in the fed beef industry to accomplish research, teaching, and service needs.

Necessary Qualifications:

+ Ph.D. in animal science or closely related field with emphasis on growing-finishing cattle production.

+ Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching, research, and service

+ Commitment to an interdisciplinary team approach to research and education.

+ Leadership skills, effective interpersonal communication, self-motivation, and the ability to thrive in a student-centered environment are essential qualities expected from the successful candidate.

Applicant Instructions:

We require the following:

+ Letter of interest or cover letter (must include teaching/research vision)

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)

+ Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Kendall L Samuelson

Department: Agricultural Sciences

Phone: (806) 651-4258

Email: [email protected]

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.