Assistant/Associate Professor, Precision Livestock 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 Precision Livestock Management starting approximately August 12, 2027. The position is intended to advance livestock through the application of existing and emerging technologies for improved animal welfare, health, and production efficiency. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in animal and dairy science, develop precision livestock farming related courses, supervise undergraduate senior projects, mentor graduate students, and provide academic advising.
Requirements
- An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Animal Science, Dairy Science, or a closely related field. 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.
- Excellence in teaching.
- Effective communication and 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.
- Ability to communicate with industry supporters to secure external funding.
- Compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act as a mandated reporter.
- Satisfactory completion of a background check.
- Establish an on-campus presence.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and interest in beef cattle or dairy cattle.
- Applied and innovative research efforts utilizing current and emerging technologies, particularly in areas with clear application to California animal production agriculture.
- Industry experience.
- 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.
- Develop precision livestock farming related courses over time.
- Supervise undergraduate senior projects.
- Mentor graduate students.
- Provide academic advising.
- Conduct research utilizing current and emerging technologies in precision livestock management.
- Secure external funding.
Benefits
- Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Eligibility to teach in a third semester for additional compensation, subject to departmental needs and University policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
