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AspectEntry Level Animal Science ProfessorEntry Level Animal Science Research Assistant
Required CredentialsMaster's or Ph.D. in Animal Science or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Animal Science or related field
Work EnvironmentUniversities, classrooms, research labs, fieldworkResearch labs, field sites, universities
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, academiaResearch institutions, universities, government agencies
Common Search & ComparisonAcademic roles, teaching, research responsibilitiesResearch support, data collection, lab work

Entry Level Animal Science Professors typically hold advanced degrees and focus on teaching and research at universities, while Entry Level Animal Science Research Assistants support research projects through data collection and lab work. Both roles are essential in academia and research settings, but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Tenured/Tenure-Track: Assistant or Associate Professor in Animal Breeding

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

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Assistant or Associate Professor in Animal Breeding
Department of Animal Science
Texas A&M University
POSITION: The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Animal Breeding. Candidates for Assistant Professor will be tenure-track and candidates for Associate Professor will be considered for either tenure-track or tenure upon hire depending on qualifications with demonstrated potential to develop an exemplary teaching, research, and service portfolio. This is a 9-month, full-time appointment with research (50%), teaching (40%), and service (10%) responsibilities and an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary focus of this position will be to contribute to cutting-edge research and teaching to advance animal breeding in livestock production systems and educate future disciplinary leaders. The successful candidate will enhance a multidisciplinary faculty in animal science. Developing and leading an extramurally funded, internationally recognized research program in animal breeding will be expected. An individual's emphasis area of research may align with the successful candidate's strengths (examples may include but are not limited to genetic evaluation of traditional and emerging novel traits, evaluation of selection strategies for diverse production environments, development of genetic/genomic indices as components of multidisciplinary applications, provision of genomic components for big data livestock applications, breeding strategies that improve specific discipline areas, etc.). The successful candidate will contribute to the educational mission of the Department of Animal Science through teaching activities that enhance undergraduate and graduate curricula as well as engage disciplinary stakeholders at the state, national, and international levels. Potential courses may include, but are not limited to, ANSC 305 and ANSC 628, Animal Breeding. Engagement with industry breed associations and livestock improvement groups are desired.
RESOURCES: Texas A&M University is a public, land-grant institution with several high-quality academic units conducting research, teaching, and service activities in animal science. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, startup package, laboratory space with shared equipment, and access to facilities and core laboratories operated by the Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related field emphasizing animal breeding. All faculty members in these appointments are expected to make significant contributions in scholarly research, teaching, and service. A demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in research, successful grantsmanship, and contributing to the undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching and mentoring is required.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following: 1) a cover letter; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable; and 4) contact information for five individuals who can provide a critical evaluation of the applicant's qualifications for the position.
Applications will only be accepted through Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/177948
The review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. For questions, email inquiries to Dr. Clare Gill, Search Committee Chair, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2471, via Ms. Amy Carwile, e-mail: (amy.carwile@ag.tamu.edu).

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