The primary emphasis of these positions is to establish strong, competitively funded, research programs that will complement the current departmental focus on enhancing the quality and composition of milk, and the efficiency of milk production in dairy cows. Additional responsibilities will include teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants should describe their teaching interests and experience, and how they envision their role in teaching students whose interests may include animal and dairy science, pre-veterinary studies, companion animals and equine science. The Department of Animal Sciences has approximately 210 undergraduate students in pre-veterinary, equine and dairy programs and 10 graduate students in M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Dairy Science, Animal Science, or a related discipline, demonstrated ability in research and a sincere interest in teaching.
Postdoctoral experience is desired.