Assistant Professor of Teaching in Applied Animal Science

Position overview Salary range: The salary range for this position is $105,700 - $129,600 (annual). "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Application Window

Open date: December 1, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Applied Animal Science with a focus on the care, management, and productivity of domesticated animals including, but not limited to, companion animals, livestock, or poultry. The appointee will be expected to carry out high-level and innovative teaching consistent with Department goals. The appointee will be required to teach up to six undergraduate courses per year in the departmental undergraduate curricula as assigned by the department chair; teaching assignments are based on enrollment, scope (classroom, field, laboratory) and needs of the unit as well as career stage and expertise of the appointee. Example courses to be taught include introductory-level courses such as ANS 2 Introduction to Animal Science, ANS 41 Domestic Animal Production, ANS 41L Domestic Animal Production Lab, or ANS 42 Introductory Companion Animal Biology, as well as upper-level production courses such as ANS 142 Companion Animal Care, ANS 143 Pig and Poultry Care and Management, or ANS 144 Beef Cattle and Sheep Production. The appointee could also develop upper division laboratory courses. The appointee will also be expected to be involved in student advising, guiding internships and/or developing extracurricular opportunities to develop workforce and professional skills and enhance networking capability with future employers.

The appointee will also be expected to demonstrate continued professional growth and contribute to the university mission through service activities. Examples of professional growth may involve some or all of the following: (i) research and publication in the candidate's subject-matter discipline, (ii) pedagogical or curricular innovation, (iii) research and publication on pedagogy, (iv) professional activity in professional organizations, and (v) academic leadership within the University beyond normal service obligations.

This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank, regardless of the appointee's qualifications.

Initial review of applications will be conducted using anonymized versions of the Statement of Teaching Accomplishments and Interests. Applications demonstrating sufficient potential based on this review will be advanced to full review.

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

This position will be recruited at the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching. This is a academic year (9-month) position with the potential for security of employment (equivalent to tenure track).

Availability of Space and Resources

Office and laboratory space will be provided by the Department of Animal Science on the UC Davis central campus. Faculty share administrative, accounting, and clerical staff. In addition to laboratory, large animal and avian resources on central campus, our faculty have access to UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) research and extension centers (REC), the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory, and UC Davis core facilities.

Start-up funding will be provided based on the programmatic needs of the successful candidate.

UC Davis supports Family-friendly recruitments. UC Davis covers travel expenses for a second person to accompany an invited faculty recruitment candidate who is a mother (or single parent of either gender) of a breast or bottle-feeding child less than two years of age.
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UC Davis recognizes the necessity of supporting faculty with efforts to integrate work, family and other work-life considerations. To recruit and retain the best faculty, the campus sponsors a Work Life
Program that provides programs and services that support faculty as they strive to honor their commitments to work, home and community. http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/programs/work-life/index.html

The UC Davis Partner Opportunities Program (POP) and Capital Resource Network (CRN) are services designed to support departments and Deans' offices in the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty. For information about POP, please visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/partner-opportunities-program-pop. For information about the CRN, please visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/capital-resource-network. Please note eligibility for these programs may be based on policy and funding availability.

Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

* Basic qualification: Ph.D. in Animal Science or an equivalent field at the time of appointment

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

* Background in study of care, management, and productivity of domesticated animals and a record of effective and innovative teaching in applied animal science.
* Candidates with a strong background in applied animal science involving multiple species will be preferred.
* Experience and/or interest in developing new educational programs and initiatives.
* Evidence of appropriate professional achievement and activities as evidenced by traditional or electronic publications and/or other creative activities appropriate to the discipline.
* Demonstrated ability or potential to develop and instruct undergraduate courses.
* Demonstrated ability or potential and willingness and interest to advise and mentor undergraduates
* Evidence of communication skills and collegiality consistent with effective departmental, campus and professional citizenship.

Application Requirements Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. with publication list.

• Cover Letter (Optional)

• Statement of of current Teaching Accomplishments & Proposed Teaching and Science Education research - (not to exceed four pages)

• Transcripts (if within 5 years of PhD) (Optional)

• Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

• 4-6 required (contact information only)

Please provide the names, addresses, including e-mail, of four professional references.

Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07421

Help contact: lllovgren@ucdavis.edu

About UC Davis

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• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location Davis, CA Required Preferred Job Industries

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