Assistant or Associate Professor – Meat Science Extension and Teaching

Assistant or Associate Professor – Meat Science Extension and Teaching

Posting Number: F2009P

Location: Athens, Georgia (UGA Athens Campus), open rank (tenure track) with nine‑month contract.

Minimum qualifications:

Ph.D. in animal science, meat science, or closely related field.

This nine‑month, tenure track (65% Extension, 30% Teaching, 5% Service) appointment is in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science (College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences). The successful candidate will develop and lead a nationally/internationally recognized meat‑science Extension and teaching program, deliver undergraduate and graduate courses, and pursue externally funded applied research.

• Develop and lead a state‑of‑the‑art Extension program, collaborating with industry, county agents, and scientists.
• Serve as a resource on meat processing, fresh and processed meat production, and meat evaluation.
• Develop or contribute to a comprehensive meat‑science curriculum including meat evaluation, fresh meats, and processed meats.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students, mentor those seeking industry experiences, and lead extracurricular learning experiences.
• Deliver guest lectures and support existing courses.
• Teach one graduate course in the area of expertise and undergraduate meat‑science courses.
• Seek and secure externally funded, applied research opportunities.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in animal science, meat science, or related field.

Preferred education, experience, or credentials:

• Proven record of excellence in meat science.
• Experience carrying and publishing innovative research, securing extramural funding, and background in intercollegiate meat judging.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and competencies:

• Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and meat‑industry professionals.

• To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have at least 5 full years at the Assistant Professor level.
• To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, be tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national reputation. Candidates must be approved for tenure before hire.

Inquiries should be directed to search committee chair Alex Stelzleni (astelz). Submit the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three references with contact information, a statement of Extension, teaching, and applied research philosophy (≤ 3 pages) addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities, and official transcripts. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a background investigation and, if applicable, a drug test.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations concerning accessibility of materials are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Driving is required for this position.

Position of Trust? No. Access to financial resources? No. P‑Card? No. Credit check? Required if financial responsibilities are present.

Search committee chair:
Alex Stelzleni – astelz