"Assistant Professor of Poultry/Avian Physiologist"

Position Summary

The Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Poultry Science. The position is a nine-month academic-year tenure track position with a 70% Research, 25% Teaching, and 5% Service appointment. Successful applicants will be expected to establish innovative, nationally recognized research and teaching programs that complement existing disciplines and faculty within the department. Potential foci for the position may include, but are not limited to reproductive physiology, assessment of and improvement to avian fertility, stress physiology, neurophysiology, comparative physiology between poultry and other avian species, and/or embryology.

The successful candidate will be expected to obtain extramural funding related to their research and teaching interests that advance subsequent poultry/avian science research, education, and poultry sector innovation. Additional duties include lecturing for established Poultry Science courses, undergraduate and graduate student mentorship, and student recruitment. The incumbent will collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists and industry clientele and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The position will be located at the University of Georgia Campus in Athens, Georgia.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit the following documentation: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vita; (3) Graduate School transcripts (4) 1 to 2-page statement of research philosophy, accomplishments, and future plans, (5) 1 to 2-page statement of teaching accomplishments and future direction. Applicant screening will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 15, 2025. The position will remain open until filled with the earliest possible start date of October 1, 2025. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Casey Ritz, Associate Department Head, critz@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2398P
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Poultry/Avian Physiologist
Department: CAES-Poultry Science
Employment Type: Employee
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Details

Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: Must possess a Ph.D.
Additional Requirements: Must possess a Ph.D. with a background in poultry/avian science.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Candidates with a demonstrated record of collaborative research, teaching, extramural grant success, program development contributions that integrate applied science, and student mentorship are preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities: Establish innovative, nationally recognized research and teaching programs that complement existing disciplines and faculty within the department. Potential foci for the position may include, but are not limited to reproductive physiology, assessment of and improvement to avian fertility, stress physiology, neurophysiology, comparative physiology between poultry and other avian species, and/or embryology.
Percentage Of Time: 75

Duties/Responsibilities: Obtain extramural funding related to their research and teaching interests that advance subsequent poultry/avian science research, education, and poultry sector innovation. Collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists and industry clientele and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Percentage Of Time: 20

Duties/Responsibilities: Guest lecturing for established Poultry Science courses, undergraduate and graduate student mentorship, and student recruitment.
Percentage Of Time: 5

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information
4. Unofficial Transcripts
5. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
6. Research Portfolio/Philosophy