Assistant/Associate Professor in Poultry Nutrition and Health

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

About The Position

This is a tenure-track position in the School of Animal Sciences at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, with an initial appointment split between 60% research and 40% extension. The successful candidate will establish, fund, and maintain a vigorous research and extension program that creates knowledge for poultry producers in Virginia and nationwide. Areas of interest include growth biology, the metabolic basis of nutrient absorption and utilization, nutritional biochemistry, and poultry health and welfare. Extension activities may include workshops, industry advisory panels, extension publications, and continuing education courses. The successful candidate will advise graduate students; communicate scientific findings to university and commercial poultry industry audiences; publish original research in refereed journals; and participate actively in national and international professional organizations. Cooperation with existing faculty and service to the department, college, and University community are expected. The position offers a competitive salary, a generous start-up package, and research space. Occasional travel for conferences and workshops is required. The appointment is regular, exempt from overtime, and listed as 40 hours per week. The salary is commensurate with training and experience. The position is available August 10, 2027. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and extension vision statements (one page maximum collectively), and contact details for three references. The successful candidate must complete a criminal conviction check.

Requirements

Ph.D. in poultry science or an equivalent degree by the appointment start date for Assistant rank.
Evidence of expertise in poultry nutrition and health.
Evidence of research success.
Demonstrated interest in disseminating knowledge to poultry industry stakeholders and interacting with them.
Interest in interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving.
Strong writing, speaking, computing, and interpersonal skills.
For Associate rank: evidence of successful external grant writing, including the ability to secure external funding, and publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals.
For Associate rank: evidence of successful engagement with the poultry industry, such as workshops, talks, publications, and their impact.
For Associate rank: demonstrated success in graduate student supervision.
Successful candidate must complete a criminal conviction check.

Responsibilities

Establish, fund, and maintain a vigorous research and extension program serving poultry producers in Virginia and nationwide.
Conduct research in areas such as growth biology, nutrient absorption and utilization, nutritional biochemistry, poultry health, and welfare.
Carry out extension activities, potentially including workshops, industry advisory panels, extension publications, and continuing education courses.
Advise graduate students.
Communicate scientific findings to university and commercial poultry industry audiences.
Publish original research in refereed journals.
Participate in national and international professional organizations.
Cooperate with existing faculty and provide service to the department, college, and University community.
Travel occasionally for conferences and workshops.