Description
The University of Tennessee Department of Animal Science and
College of Veterinary Medicine Department of Large Animal Clinical
Sciences invite applications for two (2) full-time, 9-month,
tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. One
position will have a tenure home in the Department of Animal
Science while the other will have a tenure home in the Department
of Large Animal Clinical Sciences.
Both positions will have an 85% research appointment (42.5% Animal
Science/42.5% Large Animal Clinical Sciences) focused on Precision
Animal Health research across a variety of animal species. The
Animal Science position will have a 15% teaching appointment in the
Herbert College of Agriculture. The Large Animal Clinical Science
position will have a 15% teaching appointment in the College of
Veterinary Medicine.
Responsibilities and Expectations:
- 9-month, tenure-track position with 85% Research and 15%
Teaching responsibilities - Establish an independent, nationally recognized research
program (basic and/or applied) in the areas of Precision Animal
Health, including but not limited to the development of effective
target-based early diagnosis and/or intervention strategies against
infectious diseases (e.g. alternatives to antibiotics), mitigation
of antimicrobial resistance by identifying and validating critical
control points in animal production, etiology of challenging
infectious diseases and/or metabolic disease, or development of
innovative sensor technology built upon established animal disease
models. The goal of the research program is to develop
science-based Precision Animal Health technologies benefiting the
Tennessee, US, and global livestock industries - Form collaborative research partnerships with faculty within
and outside the University and across various animal species,
especially in association with the new Hickman Precision
Agricultural Technology Unit and Precision Livestock Team - Develop an extramurally-funded Research program (e.g. grants,
contracts, donors) - Create scholarly publications and presentations appropriate to
a majority research appointment - Mentor undergraduate and graduate students (MS and PhD
students) - Develop and teach a course associated with precision
technologies and animal health at the undergraduate and/or graduate
level - Participate in other activities of the respective Departments
as committee service and recruitment
About the University and Department:
The flagship campus of The University of Tennessee system has an
enrollment of more than 31,000 students and is located in
Knoxville. The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful
and walkable downtown, varied nightlife, active neighborhoods, and
eclectic shopping and restaurants. UT is located within easy
driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great
Smoky Mountains.
The Department of Animal Science is a diverse and fascinating blend
of applied and basic life sciences focused on enhancing the
efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of domestic animal
industries. The department’s activities are accomplished by its 23
faculty members and 13 technical and administrative staff who are
located on the Knoxville campus and at facilities across Tennessee.
Approximately 500 undergraduate students are enrolled in the
department’s bachelor’s degree programs with academic
concentrations in Animal Industries, Biosciences, Veterinary
Science, and BS-MS 4+1. In addition, there are approximately 45
graduate students enrolled in the department’s MS and PhD programs.
Faculty are also active in four recently developed centers
including the UTIA Genomics Center for the Advancement of
Agriculture.
The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences is a dynamic
program focused on the health of livestock and horses. The
department’s activities are accomplished by its 22 faculty members,
residents, interns, graduate students, and staff, all of whom are
located on the Knoxville campus. These faculty include two joint
appointments in beef genomics between Animal Science and Large
Animal Clinical Sciences. Approximately 400 veterinary students are
enrolled in the college’s DVM degree program and approximately 60
graduate students are enrolled in the intercollegiate graduate
program. The graduate program includes dual-degree DVM/PhD and
DVM/MS options.
Research, teaching, and Extension programs in the departments serve
the areas of animal health and well-being, nutrition, physiological
genomics, reproduction, environment, and precision livestock
farming technology. In addition, multidisciplinary and
multifunctional dual biomedical and agricultural purpose (animal
and human health) programs are conducted with an emphasis on
infectious disease, obesity, metabolic complications, and
regenerative medicine. Extensive field and animal resources are
available through UT AgResearch and Education Centers throughout
Tennessee and the Veterinary Research and Education Center. UT
Extension also leads adult and 4-H youth programs in beef cattle,
dairy cattle, goats, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and
environmental management. Opportunities abound to form
collaborative and interdisciplinary activities with the Tennessee
Department of Agriculture, the nearby Oak Ridge National
Laboratory, commodity and industrial partners, other university
units and regional industries.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Earned PhD and/or DVM degree completed by
the start of the appointment in one of the recognized disciplines
in Animal, Dairy or Poultry Science or a closely related field
where precision animal production was a major focus. Postdoctoral
experience in an appropriate discipline is preferred. Demonstrated
research ability, teaching skills, effective oral and written
communication skills, and evidence of strong potential for
successful establishment of an extramurally-funded research and
teaching program are essential.
Application Instructions
To Apply: Review of applications will commence April 30,
2025, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Applicants should submit 1) a letter of application, 2) a teaching
philosophy, 3) a statement describing translational research
interests, 4) copy of transcripts from each academic institution
attended, 5) contact information for at least five individuals
willing to serve as references, and 6) a detailed curriculum vitae
highlighting education, relevant research, teaching and other
experiences, and highlighting qualifications through
Interfolio.
Please direct questions to: Committee co-chairs Dr. Jun Lin
(jlin@utk.edu) and Dr. Andrea Lear (alear@utk.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for
employment and admission without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability,
genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any
other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In
accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively
states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or
disability in its education programs and activities, and this
policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for
accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville,
Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries
and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national
origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA
(disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age),
sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the
Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator
Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or
(865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu
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