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American Association of Equine Practitioners

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We are a strictly ambulatory practice--predominantly equine, with some small ruminant/camelid clients. We are paperless, and have digital radiology, ultrasound, gastroscopy, endoscopy and shockwave ...

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Tenured/Tenure-Track: Assistant or Associate Professor in Small Ruminants

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Assistant or Associate Professor in Small Ruminant Physiology
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 Small Ruminant Physiology. 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 January 1, 2027.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary focus of this position will be to support cutting-edge research and teaching to advance small ruminant physiology 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 small ruminant physiology 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 nutrition, reproduction, parasitology, 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.
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 small ruminant physiology. All faculty members in these appointments are required 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
APPLICATION PROCESS: 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: apply.interfolio.com/184416
The review of applications will begin on August 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For questions, email inquiries to Dr. Carey Satterfield, 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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