Assistant/Associate Professor, Beef Cattle Production and Management

CSU Careers•San Luis, CA

70d•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Science Department in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure‐track Assistant/Associate Professor of Beef Production and Management starting approximately August 12, 2027. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Animal Science Department offers degree programs in both Animal and Dairy Science. Students learn principles of animal biology, husbandry, behavior, nutrition, and reproduction with molecular biology and other life sciences in a variety of species. These principles apply to farm animals, wildlife, laboratory animals, and companion animals. The curriculum is flexible, allowing each student to plan an individual curriculum aligned with their interests and career goals. This is a comprehensive hands-on program offering learn-by-doing opportunities to gain experience with a variety of animal species. The beef cattle production and management position is intended to advance livestock through the application of existing and emerging technologies for improved animal production, health, optimizing sustainable resources utilization, animal welfare, health, and production efficiency. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in animal and dairy science. Teaching assignments will depend on the candidate’s background and the department’s needs. Duties may also include, but are not limited to, supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student mentoring, and academic advising. Rank and salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Anticipated hiring ranges: Assistant Professor: $90,948 - $105,156 Associate Professor: $105,492 - $114,720

Requirements

A doctorate (Ph.D.) in Animal Science, Dairy Science, or a closely related field.
Experience and interest in beef cattle is essential.
Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to the start of the appointment.
Expertise in one or more of the following: reproductive physiology, genetics, forage utilization, ruminant nutrition, animal behavior, immunology, and genetics.
Excellence in teaching.
Effective communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Ability to be a productive team player.
Ability to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public is essential.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching.
Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interests in undergraduate teaching.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
Ability to communicate with industry supporters to secure external funding.

Nice To Haves

Applied and innovative research efforts utilizing beef cattle, particularly in areas with clear application to California Agriculture.
Industry experience.
A commitment to excellence in teaching at the university level.
A record of successful academic research.
Demonstrated ability to generate external funding.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in animal and dairy science.
Supervise undergraduate senior projects.
Mentor graduate students.
Provide academic advising.
Advance livestock through the application of existing and emerging technologies for improved animal production, health, optimizing sustainable resources utilization, animal welfare, health, and production efficiency.