Assistant Professor of Animal Science

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13813679 Assistant Professor of Animal Science Category: Faculty Positions Department: AGRICULTURE Locations: Macomb, IL APPOINTMENT: August 19, 2027 RESPONSIBILITIES: The School of Agriculture in the College of Business, Health, and Community Programs invites applications for an assistant or associate professor in Animal Science. The successful candidate's primary responsibility will be teaching undergraduate courses in Animal Science in person. Potential courses include Pre-Veterinary Sciences, Man and Animal Interaction, Animal Breeding, Livestock Management, Ruminant Production and Management, Applied Livestock Nutrition and Feeding, and Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation. Additional courses may be developed or assigned, depending on the candidate's interests and expertise. Applicants should also demonstrate an understanding of the application of technology to enhance learning. The individual is expected to conduct livestock production research as well as communicate and interact with the agricultural community. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with undergraduate students and advise undergraduate clubs. The individual will serve on committees at the School of Agriculture, College of Business, Health, and Community Programs, and University levels. The successful candidate will also contribute to student recruitment and retention efforts within the School of Agriculture and the University. Other duties may be assigned as required by the Director of the School of Agriculture. RANK & SALARY: Full-time, tenure-track, 9-month appointment. $79,200-$99,000 per year. Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/. For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971. Job Requirements: Required Qualifications: - An earned Ph.D. in Animal Science (or a closely related field) or a D.V.M. with an emphasis on large animal production medicine. ABD candidates may be considered if degree completion is expected prior to appointment. - Demonstrated ability to teach Animal Science courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels - Practical knowledge, experience, and interest in beef cattle, swine, sheep and/or goats. - Demonstrated ability to conduct livestock production-related research related to their area of expertise - Possess knowledge of Midwest livestock production relevant to Illinois - Exce lent communication and interpersonal skills with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the public - Commitment to student-centered teaching and applied learning, research, and service - Ability to meet physical requirements of conducting livestock production research Preferred Qualifications: - Record of successful academic research - Demonstrated ability to generate external funding - Commitment to excellence in teaching at the University level For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-ranting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment. Additional Information: THE UNIVERSITY: About WIU Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the onl