Assistant Professor of Teaching in Applied Animal Science

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $105,700 - $129,600 (annual). Off‑scale salaries and other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

• Open date: December 1, 2025

• Next review date: Friday, Jan 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

• Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Applied Animal Science with a focus on the care, management, and productivity of domesticated animals including, but not limited to, companion animals, livestock, or poultry. The appointee will carry out high-level and innovative teaching consistent with department goals.

The appointee will teach up to six undergraduate courses per year in the departmental undergraduate curricula as assigned by the department chair; courses include introductory-level courses such as ANS 2 Introduction to Animal Science, ANS 41 Domestic Animal Production, ANS 41L Domestic Animal Production Lab, ANS 42 Introductory Companion Animal Biology, and upper-level production courses such as ANS 142 Companion Animal Care, ANS 143 Pig and Poultry Care and Management, and ANS 144 Beef Cattle and Sheep Production.

The appointee may also develop upper-division laboratory courses. The appointee will be involved in student advising, guiding internships, and developing extracurricular opportunities to enhance workforce and professional skills and networking capability with future employers.

The appointee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth and contribute to the university mission through service activities. Professional growth may include research and publication in the candidate’s discipline, pedagogical or curricular innovation, research and publication on pedagogy, professional activity in professional organizations, and academic leadership beyond normal service obligations.

This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank regardless of qualifications.

Initial review of applications will use anonymized Statement of Teaching Accomplishments and Interests; promising applications will be advanced to full review.

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  • Ph.D. in Animal Science or an equivalent field at time of appointment.

• Background in care, management, and productivity of domesticated animals and record of effective and innovative teaching in applied animal science.

• Strong background in applied animal science involving multiple species.

• Experience or interest in developing new educational programs and initiatives.

• Evidence of professional achievement and activities such as publications or other creative work appropriate to the discipline.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and instruct undergraduate courses.

• Willingness and interest to advise and mentor undergraduates.

• Strong communication skills and collegiality consistent with effective departmental, campus, and professional citizenship.

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV with publication list.

• Cover Letter (optional).

• Statement of current Teaching Accomplishments & Proposed Teaching and Science Education research – not to exceed four pages.

• Transcripts (if within 5 years of PhD) (optional).

• Authorization to Release Information Form – required for all applicants; complete, sign, and upload.

• 4–6 professional references with contact information.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state and federal law.

Davis, CA