"Regular Faculty - Meat Science/ Food Science"

Job Description

Posting Number: F001388P
Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Primary Unit: Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 1665
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE: 1
Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 02/02/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable

Position Summary:

The Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences department is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track position. The successful candidate will lead a research program (45%) in applied and basic meat science, supported by extramural and industry funding, addressing emerging issues through innovative scholarship. Teaching responsibilities (50%) include undergraduate and graduate courses in meat and food science, with emphasis on live animal and carcass evaluation and additional courses as needed. The candidate will also mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduate researchers (5%). This appointment may begin earlier than the Fall 2026 semester and/or be eligible for a summer contract for Summer 2026, to be negotiated with the Dean and Department Chair at the time of hire.

Unit/Department Summary:

https://www.uidaho.edu/agricultural-life-sciences/academics/animal-veterinary-food-sciences

Teaching & Advising: 50%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 45%
Outreach & Extension: 0%
University Service & Leadership: 5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Food Science, Meat Science, Animal Science or related ot the domain of this position.
• Experience in meat quality research
• Record of research and publications in peer-reviewed journals
• History of securing extramural, industry, or competitive research funding
• Documented teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge in the meat industry
• Demonstrated ability to lead a research team
• Demonstrated ability to mentor graduate students and post-doctoral associates
• Demonstrated ability in obtaining extramural grants

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to drive vehicles and must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 50 lbs

Posting Date: 11/07/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by December 7, 2025 will receive first consideration. Along with your online application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.

In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, a statement of research, a statement of teaching, and unofficial transcripts.

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.