Assistant/Associate Professor, Equine Production and Management
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 Equine Production and Management. The position is intended to advance the equine industry through teaching and applied research in equine production and management. 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 supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student mentoring, and academic advising. The Animal Science Department offers degree programs in both Animal and Dairy Science, focusing on animal biology, husbandry, behavior, nutrition, and reproduction across various species. This is a comprehensive hands-on program offering learn-by-doing opportunities.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in Animal Science or a closely related field, or a board-certified DVM.
- Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) 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: exercise physiology, reproductive physiology, genetics, forage utilization, equine nutrition, behavior, immunology, and genetics.
- Excellence in teaching.
- Effective communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with industry supporters to secure external funding.
Nice To Haves
- Applied and innovative research backgrounds addressing challenges within the equine industry.
- Experience and interest in equine facilities and breeding operations.
- Industry experience.
- University level teaching experience.
- A record of successful academic research.
- Demonstrated ability to generate external funding.
- Board-certified DVM candidates that have completed a PhD and/or have additional post-doctorate training.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in animal and dairy science.
- Supervise undergraduate senior projects.
- Mentor graduate students.
- Provide academic advising.
- Conduct applied research in equine production and management.
- Communicate with industry supporters to secure external funding.
Benefits
- Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Academic year, tenure-track position.
- Potential eligibility to teach in a third semester for additional compensation under Year-Round Operations (YRO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
