Assistant Professor of Animal Science / Reproductive Physiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose :

Lincoln University is seeking highly motivated and creative individuals to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Animal Science with the focus on small ruminant reproductive physiology (SRRP). The successful candidate will be the leader of the SRRP research program. This is a full-time, federal-funded, non-tenure track, and full benefit-eligible faculty position in the College of Agriculture, Environmental, and Human Sciences with 100% research appointment.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities :

• Develop a high-impact, nationally recognized, research program centered on Small Ruminant Reproductive Physiology (SRRP) to address critical and emergent issues within Missouri and beyond.
• Conduct innovative SRRP research as well as science-backed educational outreach which aligns with producer and stakeholder's needs.
• Write grant proposals for extramural, competitive funding to support SRRP research and outreach programs.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to relevant professional societies.
• Collaborate with faculty within the University and other research institutions to broaden the impact of SRRP research / outreach program.
• Work closely with the University's research farms, extension educators, small ruminant and livestock producers, and public-private partners.
• May be required to teach courses relevant to their expertise, supervise undergraduate / graduate students, and provide departmental, college and university services as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Research Director.

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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.