The Department of Animal and Poultry Science (DAPS) in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) invites applications from outstanding individuals for an Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track position (12-month academic year appointment) in nonruminant (swine and/or poultry) nutrition and metabolism. The successful candidate will join a strong, well established multidisciplinary academic and research team with expertise in nonruminant and ruminant nutrition, animal metabolism, nutritional physiology, feed processing, animal management, animal welfare, and toxicology.

Position Description and Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an earned Ph.D. degree in animal science or a closely related field with a research emphasis in nonruminant (swine and/or poultry) nutrition and metabolism. The successful candidate will develop an innovative, nationally- and internationally-recognized multidisciplinary independent research program that will contribute to the research strengths of the DAPS. The research program will be directed towards basic and applied aspects in nutrition, comparative nutrition, nutritional physiology, interactions of nutrition and immune function and welfare, nutrigenomics, animal metabolism, or other relevant fundable topics in nonruminant nutrition and metabolism that have potential to improve production efficiency and sustainability of nonruminant production systems. The successful candidate will be expected to seek and secure extramural funding in support of their research program from various sources, including provincial and national funding agencies (e.g., NSERC), and private industry. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and student mentorship, have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. The training and mentorship of graduate students at both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels will be required. Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to the delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses that cover basic and applied aspects of nonruminant nutrition, and nonruminant species management and production systems. Also, the successful candidate will develop linkages and networks with private industry and other relevant stakeholders, and contribute to administrative roles within the DAPS.

The advertised position is a critical element of the vision for multidisciplinary scientific strength in feeds, domestic animal nutrition (including metabolism, toxicology, physiology), nutrigenomics, animal management, and animal welfare to serve an economically-, environmentally-, and socially-sustainable animal industry. In this respect, it is expected that the successful candidate will collaborate with other researchers in the DAPS, at USask and elsewhere. Extensive facilities are available to the successful candidate including the Canadian Feed Research Centre (industrial, pilot and laboratory scale feed processing), the Poultry Research and Teaching Centre (hatchery, broiler, layer, turkey, and gnotobiotic research capacity), the Prairie Swine Centre (a 300-sow farrow to finish research facility), a multi-species animal care unit (rodents, dogs, cats, horses), level 2 biocontainment animal facilities, and state-of-the-art analytical laboratories. Other facilities on the USask campus that might be relevant to the successful candidate’s research activities include the Grains Innovation Laboratory, the Canadian Light Source, VIDO-InterVac, the Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre, and the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.

The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes a pension plan, life insurance coverage (compulsory and voluntary), sick leave, death benefit, dental plan, extended health and vision care plan, employee assistance program, and flexible health and wellness spending program. The salary bands for this position for the 2022-2023 academic year are as follows: Assistant Professor - $99,945 to $120,101; and Associate Professor - $120,101 to $140,258.

Application Procedure: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a statement of research interests and goals, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a complete curriculum vitae that includes educational qualifications, research and teaching experience, history of secured extramural research grants, and a full list of peer-reviewed publications. Application materials should be submitted electronically as a single PDF to Dr. T. Mutsvangwa, Chair of the Search Committee, at tim.mutsvan@usask.ca. Also, applicants should request three (3) academic referees to submit letters of reference DIRECTLY to Dr. Mutsvangwa via email. Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

The review of applications will begin April 10, 2023; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2023.

About USask: USask is located on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon (Saskatchewan), a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure activities. USask has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities, and is a member of the U15 Group of Canadian universities.  It offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of about 26,000. Over the next decade, USask will work to becoming one of the top 10 medical-doctoral universities in Canada and one of a select few internationally in key areas, including Agriculture, which is one of USask’s Signature Areas of Research. 

The College of AgBio is an international leader in applied research and scholarship with expertise integrated across four primary themes: Plants and Animals; Food, Feed and Bioproducts; Environment and Ecology; and Business and Applied Economics. It has a 110-year reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, and is a pillar of strength for the USask. The College has played a pivotal role in the development of sustainable agriculture and food industries in Saskatchewan and continues its mission to advance the responsible use of land, water and bioresources to provide products and services that enhance the quality of life for the people of Saskatchewan and around the world.  Our faculty are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience and preparing graduates for leadership in the new bio-economy.

USask’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the USask. More information about USask (www.usask.ca), the College of Agriculture and Bioresources (www.agbio.usask.ca), and the Department of Animal and Poultry Science (www.agbio.usask.ca/departments/animal-and-poultry-science.php) can be found online. 

USask believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation, and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request.