"Assistant Professor- Animal Science"

Description:

The Department of Animal Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Animal Science. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's mission through teaching, research, and service. The primary purpose of this position is to support undergraduate and graduate education in Animal Science, with an emphasis on preparing students for careers in animal health, veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, and related fields. The faculty member will be expected to teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in areas such as animal science, laboratory animal science, or related disciplines based on departmental needs and the candidate's expertise.

The successful candidate will also be expected to establish or continue a research program aligned with animal health and relevant areas that support the strategic initiatives of the Department of Animal Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES). Collaborative and externally funded research, particularly in alignment with USDA-NIFA, NIH, or other relevant agencies, is strongly encouraged. In addition to teaching and research, the faculty member will participate in graduate student training and advising, contribute to student mentoring and academic success, and engage in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

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N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master's programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America's top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor's programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master's degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master's degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as