Assistant Professor of Animal Science/Nutritionist

Purpose: Lincoln University is seeking highly motivated, creative individuals to apply for the Assistant Professor position in Animal Science with the focus on small ruminant nutrition. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, full benefit-eligible faculty position with 75% research and 25% extension/outreach appointments.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, & Responsibilities:

• Develop a high-impact, nationally recognized, animal nutrition-focused research program to address critical or emergent issues relevant to the small ruminant industry throughout Missouri and beyond.
• Conduct innovative laboratory and field research as well as science-backed educational outreach that aligns with producers' needs.
• Write grant proposals for extramural, competitive funding to support small ruminant nutrition research program.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to relevant professional societies.
• Collaborate with faculty within the University and other institutions.
• Work closely with University's research farms, extension educators, small ruminant producers, and industry partners.
• May be required to teach courses relevant to their expertise, supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and provide departments, college, and university services as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Research Director.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct quality research, publish research articles in peer-reviewed journals, and secure extramural funding through grant proposals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset, valuing different perspectives and working effectively in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Animal Science with a focus on Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, or a closely related field.
• Background in experimental design, data management, and statistical analysis is required.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in animal science (animal nutrition) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience of postdoctoral research in animal nutrition/physiology.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Familiarity with critical and emergent issues facing small ruminant industry.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to drive vehicles and must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.