Assistant OR Associate Professor of Animal Science/Food Systems, School of Agricultural Sciences

Salary $62,206.00 - $75,104.00 Annually

Location Northwest--Maryville campus in Maryville, MO

Job Type Full-time

Job Number 500050

Department School of Agricultural Sciences

Opening Date 07/08/2025

• Description
• Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Tenure track, 9-month position

PRIMARY DUTY: The successful candidate will be responsible for providing undergraduate instruction in animal science and implementing coursework for a Food Science minor. Ideal qualities: demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and curriculum development, student support, university service, and scholarly activity, ability to integrate technology and experiential learning into course materials, versatile and willing to serve as an integral part of a diversified and active team of agricultural sciences faculty.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaching: Design and deliver courses in the undergraduate animal science and food systems curriculum. Teach 24-26 credit hours/year of animal science and food systems courses during the fall and spring trimesters. Operation of technologies relevant to the discipline while developing and executing profession-based learning opportunities. Additional summer courses and associated compensation may be available.
2. Creative and Scholarly Efforts: Participate in professional development including grant writing and research activities. Collaborate with private and governmental entities.
3. Service and Student Support: Supervise and advise students and student organizations. Actively participate in university service including committee work and participation in departmental service projects.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Ph.D. in Animal Science or Food Science or closely related field. ABD with a documented plan of completion by start date will be considered

Experience: Demonstrated successful teaching at the college-level

Skills: Evidence of successful teaching and curriculum development skills; knowledge of U.S. agricultural production systems; knowledge of U.S. food systems; effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; strong organizations skills; operation of relevant laboratory equipment; collaboration/outreach with government agencies & private entities

Other: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical university classroom, office and laboratory conditions with weekly office hours required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Student employees

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Common laboratory equipment, common classroom equipment and software

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete teaching, scholarship and service functions

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

SCHOOL: The School of Agricultural Sciences has an enrollment of nearly 500 students with 14 faculty members. The mission of the School of Agricultural Sciences is to serve the students and the agricultural industry by:• Providing high-quality degree programs utilizing an interdisciplinary approach• Enhancing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills of students• Utilizing usable and sustainable technologies to prepare students for the 21st century• Integrating theory and application to provide high-quality services to the regional agricultural industry More details are available at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/ag

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin on July 10, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 11, 2025

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: Letter of application describing your teaching experience and your suitability for the position, current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, current teaching evaluations, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references.

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO: Mrs. Jacqueline Lacy, Search Committee Chair School of Agricultural Sciences Phone: 660-562-1126 Email: jlacy@nwmissouri.edu

The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.

Employer Northwest Missouri State University Address 800 University Drive Maryville, Missouri, 64468 Phone 660-562-1127 Website http://www.nwmissouri.edu