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Uasys

Program Technician

Fayetteville, NC

$31.20K - $35.80K/yr

S. degree in Poultry Science or related field Preferred Qualifications: M.S. degree in Poultry ... Danielle Graham Assistant Professor bmahaffe@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$15/hr

Agricultural Sciences - Animal Science-Poultry Science and Nutrition's Dr. Boney is looking for motivated undergraduate students that have an interest in assisting with applied poultry nutrition and ...

Washington State University

Meat Scientist

Pullman, WA · On-site

$169K/yr

Available Title(s): 270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor, 395-NN_FACULTY - New Tenure-Track - Pre ... PhD in Animal Science, Meat Science, or Food Science or related field by the time of hire.

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for poultry science professor in the United States is $85,116.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $107,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Poultry Science Professors often juggle multiple responsibilities, including conducting impactful research, delivering engaging lectures, and maintaining industry partnerships. Balancing these duties can be challenging, as each area requires significant time and expertise. Professors must stay current with scientific advances, secure research funding, mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development. Additionally, collaborating with industry partners helps ensure research is relevant and provides valuable opportunities for students, but managing these relationships alongside academic commitments can be demanding.

What does a Poultry Science Professor do?

A Poultry Science Professor conducts research, teaches courses, and mentors students in the field of poultry science, which involves the biology, production, and management of poultry such as chickens, turkeys, and ducks. They may specialize in areas like nutrition, genetics, health, or production systems. Professors often work at universities or research institutions and contribute to advancements in poultry science through scholarly publications and outreach to the poultry industry. Their work helps ensure sustainable and efficient poultry production, benefiting both the agricultural sector and consumers.
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Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science

Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science

The University of Tennessee

Martin, TN

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

The Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in Animal Science, full-time, 9-month, tenure-track.
The position will be 100 percent teaching in the Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources.  The Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources is dedicated to excellence in teaching and providing students with high impact experiential learning opportunities through undergraduate research, collegiate competition, service projects and travel. Five Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Geosciences, Natural Resources Management, and Veterinary Science and Technology. Animal Science is one concentration in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree which also includes: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Science, and Plant and Soil Science.  The Department houses the Center of Excellence for Experimental Learning in Agricultural Science; and operates a 680-acre teaching and research farm to support faculty and students. Current enrollment includes 1,172 undergraduate and 38 graduate students with 35 faculty.

The candidate will have an earned doctorate in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field with 3-5 years of experience in livestock production and management, with a record of teaching at the college level. Candidates with a background in ruminant production that has meat science or food safety experience is also desirable as we look to the future and build on the strengths of faculty currently teaching in the animal science program. If a suitable candidate is not found, we may consider a person with an ABD doctorate at rank of assistant professor. A candidate with an earned Master of Science in animal science with 1-2 years of college teaching experience may be considered at rank of lecturer.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with teaching experience in areas of cattle management, small ruminant production, swine production, poultry production, animal nutrition, animal breeding and genetics, livestock evaluation, and animal reproduction will be given precedence.

Qualified candidates must apply and attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts, and the names of three references. Additionally, letters of reference are not required but may be sent to:

Dr. Stephanie Jones, Search Committee Chair

Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources

The University of Tennessee at Martin

Martin, TN 38238 Phone (731) 881-7255; e-mail: sjone269@utm.edu

Review of applications will begin on May 23, 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Faculty are expected to participate in research/scholarly activity, public service, academic advising, and committee work in support of the Department, College and University missions. Faculty also have the opportunity to work with student clubs and teams within the Department.

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