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VCA Seaside Animal Hospital

$100 - $125/hr

... Professor of Companion Animal Biology and Management . This is a 48-week, non-tenure line faculty ... nutrition, reproduction, physiology, and genetics. The companion animal curriculum is a rapidly ...

New Frontier Animal Medical Center

$100 - $125/hr

... Professor of Companion Animal Biology and Management . This is a 48-week, non-tenure line faculty ... nutrition, reproduction, physiology, and genetics. The companion animal curriculum is a rapidly ...

The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor of Companion Animal Biology and ... D is preferred. Areas of expertise may include nutrition, physiology, reproduction, genetics ...

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What does an animal nutrition professor do?

An Animal Nutrition Professor is a faculty member at a college or university who specializes in teaching and researching the nutritional needs of animals. They design and deliver lectures, supervise research, and mentor students in topics related to animal diets, feed formulation, and the impact of nutrition on animal health and productivity. In addition to teaching, they often conduct research to improve animal nutrition practices and may collaborate with industry professionals or publish scientific papers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animal nutrition professor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animal Nutrition Professor, you need an advanced degree (Ph.D.) in animal nutrition or a related field, strong research background, and teaching experience. Familiarity with laboratory analysis tools, statistical software (such as SAS or R), and learning management systems is commonly required. Excellent communication, mentorship abilities, and a passion for education distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure effective knowledge transfer, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with students and the scientific community.

What are some common challenges faced by animal nutrition professors when balancing research, teaching, and extension responsibilities?

Animal Nutrition Professors often juggle multiple roles, including conducting research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and providing outreach or extension services to industry professionals. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, especially when grant deadlines, student mentoring, and community engagement overlap. Effective time management, strong organizational skills, and clear communication with colleagues and students are essential for success in this role. Many professors find collaboration with other faculty and industry partners helps distribute workload and enhances the impact of their work.

What is the difference between Animal Nutrition Professor vs Animal Nutrition Specialist?

AspectAnimal Nutrition ProfessorAnimal Nutrition Specialist
Required CredentialsPhD in Animal Nutrition or related fieldBachelor’s or Master’s in Animal Science or Nutrition, often with certifications
Work EnvironmentUniversities, research institutions, academiaAnimal feed companies, veterinary clinics, research labs
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, government agenciesPrivate companies, animal production farms, consulting firms
Common Search & ComparisonAcademic roles, research, teachingPractical application, industry roles, consulting

Animal Nutrition Professors primarily focus on teaching, research, and academic contributions within universities, often requiring advanced degrees. In contrast, Animal Nutrition Specialists work in industry settings, applying nutrition knowledge to improve animal health and productivity. Both roles require a strong understanding of animal nutrition, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Assistant Professor - Animal Nutrition

Brookville, NY • On-site

Long Island University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$150K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach animal nutrition through clinical and didactic methods.

  • Participate in curriculum development, create or identify learning resources, and serve on college committees.

  • Develop independent or collaborative research in the field of animal nutrition.

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Job description

Job Details
Job Type
Faculty
Salary Range
$150,000 - $155,000
Start Date
As soon as possible
FLSA Status
Exempt
Application Deadline
Feb 01, 2027
Contact
complete online application
Job Description
Summary
The Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine (LIU-CVM) in Brookville, New York, invites applications from self-directed, innovative and motivated individuals for a full-time, clinical-track or tenure-track faculty position in Animal Nutrition. The position may be filled as Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Successful candidates will be engaged in the College's educational, research and service activities.
Key Responsibilities
  • Clinical and didactic teaching in animal nutrition. No clinical duty is expected but there may be opportunities with affiliate or self practices.
  • Successful candidates are expected to promote LIU-CVM's overall mission of enhancing veterinary medical education through a commitment to teaching, academic excellence, and service to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Active engagement in curriculum development, identification or creation of innovative learning resources, committee service participation (such as admissions, curriculum, research, etc.) is expected of both clinical and tenure track faculty.
  • All tenure track faculty contribute to the overall research and scholarly goals of the College of Veterinary Medicine and are expected to develop independent or collaborative research in the field of animal nutrition within and outside LIU, which may include working with LIU-CVM partners/affiliate veterinary hospitals.

Minimum Qualifications
  • The successful candidate will have a DVM or equivalent degree, and expertise in animal nutrition. Specialty board certification/eligibility in the animal nutrition realm is highly desired. Advanced training in animal nutrition an MS and or a PhD is preferred.
  • The ideal candidate should have working knowledge of curricular design and implementation.

About The College of Veterinary Medicine at Long Island University:
LIU-CVM received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the AVMA- Council on Education on October 16, 2019 and graduated its inaugural class in May 2024. Currently, with over 100 off-campus affiliate sites, LIU Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine utilizes a distributed model of clinical education. The Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine has modern physical facilities designed to support its instructional needs and research activities. www.liu.edu/vetmed
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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