Research Assistant Professor Jobs in Springfield, MO

Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor, Animal Science - 9 month appointment
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
School of Agricultural Science and Conservation
HR Home Department
021016 SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type
Tenure Track
Term (if applicable)
9 month
Begin Date of Appointment
01/04/2027
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor's teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties
Teach undergraduate courses in beef production and other areas of animal science dependent upon training, experience and departmental needs. The candidate should possess the ability and the desire to develop a comprehensive teaching and research program in applied beef cattle production. Successful candidate must develop a strong working relationship with the Missouri beef industry. Scholarly activity resulting in peer reviewed publications and presentations and supervision of master's level graduate students are required for tenure. Additional duties include academic advisement of undergraduate students, service on departmental and university committees, and advisement of student organizations. The ability to work in a multidisciplinary College of Agriculture is expected.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.
Additional Qualifications
PhD in Animal Science, demonstration of active involvement in the Beef industry and cow-calf production in a non-academic setting. Experience in teaching.
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm
Open Date
05/12/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration will be June 22, 2026. Review of applications will continue until filled.
This opening has been posted at the rank of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor; however, only one hire will be made. To be considered for both tenure track positions you must submit your application materials to each posting. To view the Associate Professor posting and apply, click here:
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86289
Applicants that can start August 1, 2026 or January 4, 2027 will be given equal consideration.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to the School Director, Dr. Lacy Sukovaty (LacySukovaty@MissouriState.edu).
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.
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Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260031FTF
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86290