Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor in Dairy Cattle Management

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Dairy Cattle Management. This is a tenure-track position with demonstrated potential to develop an exemplary teaching, research, and service portfolio. The appointment is for 9 months, full-time, with responsibilities divided among research (50%), teaching (40%), and service (10%). The anticipated start date is August 15, 2027. The primary focus will be on supporting cutting-edge research and teaching to advance dairy science and educate future leaders in the field. The successful candidate will enhance a multidisciplinary faculty in animal science and contribute to the educational mission through teaching activities that improve undergraduate and graduate curricula. Engagement with disciplinary stakeholders at state, national, and international levels, particularly through the U.S. Dairy Education & Training Consortium (USDETC), is expected. Developing and leading an extramurally funded, internationally recognized research program in dairy science is a key expectation. All faculty members in these appointments are required to make significant contributions in scholarly research, teaching, and service. Research emphasis areas may align with the candidate's strengths, such as precision management, sensor technology, or nutrition.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related field emphasizing dairy science.
• Demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in research.
• Successful grantsmanship.
• Ability to contribute to the undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Support cutting-edge research and teaching to advance dairy science and educate future disciplinary leaders.
• Enhance a multidisciplinary faculty in animal science.
• Contribute to the educational mission of the Department of Animal Science through teaching activities that enhance undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Engage disciplinary stakeholders at the state, national, and international levels, specifically via the U.S. Dairy Education & Training Consortium (USDETC).
• Develop and lead an extramurally funded, internationally recognized research program in dairy science.
• Make significant contributions in scholarly research, teaching, and service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Startup package
• Laboratory space with shared equipment
• Access to facilities and core laboratories operated by the Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree