Assistant Professor-Meat Science

Tennessee State University • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Assistant Professor-Meat Science position at Tennessee State University is a 12-month, tenure-track role focused on research, outreach, and teaching in the field of meat science. The primary responsibilities include developing an independent research program, emphasizing meat quality, carcass composition, product development, meat safety, and postmortem processing methodologies. The successful candidate will support Tennessee livestock producers and meat processors while also engaging in teaching and mentoring students.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Meat Science, Animal Science, Food Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research.
• Experience in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with livestock production and meat processing industries.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in meat science focusing on meat quality, carcass composition, product development, meat safety, and postmortem processing methodologies.
• Develop an independent, extramurally funded research program.
• Generate research data suitable for publications and outreach factsheets.
• Collaborate with departmental researchers in meat animal production and food science.
• Establish working relationships with livestock producer groups and meat processors.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed