Job Details

Job Title
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track in Meat Science

Agency
Tarleton State University

Department
Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Stephenville, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description
Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor Tenure-Track in Meat Science in the Department of Animal Science. This is a 9-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

60% Teaching and Service:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff.
• Participate in institutional service roles including college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

40% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity:

• Maintain an active agenda for research and/or scholarship appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.
• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge through scholarly publication and/or presentation.
• Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.

Minimum Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Earned PhD in Animal Science or closely related discipline from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and/or research background in meat science, or related fields.
• Experience as a faculty member in a department with a PhD in Animal Science.
• Experience and documented success in securing extramural funding and mentoring graduate (MS and PhD) students.

Application Procedure: Completed online application, Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, at least 3 current professional references and their full contact information, Unofficial transcripts, Philosophy Statement related to Teaching, and Research – no more than 1500 words.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2026.