Position: Assistant Professor of Animal Science with specialization in Microbiome and/or Bacterial Immunology; 12-month, tenure-track; 80% Research (Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station) and 20% Teaching (Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences); appointment in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. 

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) develop a nationally-competitive and extramurally-funded research program focused on improving sustainable animal production focused on enhancing efficiency of food production, nutrient retention, and qualities of human food products and the effect of the gut microbiome population and/or function in this system. Furthermore, the research should involve utilization and metabolism of nutrients, anaerobic and aerobic microbiology, or other related disciplines; 2) coalesce the core groups of expertise currently in the Department of Animal Science which includes 8 faculty involved in nutrition/forages, 5 faculty with emphasis in physiology/genetics, and 2 veterinarians; 3) interface with animal health industry personnel, spanning those in production agriculture through those in relevant aspects of animal health technology to develop cross-spectrum industry collaboration in conducting research, implementing findings, and contributing to departmental outreach programs; 4) develop and participate in interdisciplinary and inter-institutional/agency research collaboration to address research issues; and 5) secure extramural funding from a variety of sources including federal, state, industry and private sources.  

Required Qualifications:  An earned doctorate in Animal Science, Microbiology, Immunology, or a related doctoral degree with emphasis on the effect of gut microbiome population on animal efficiency. Demonstrated excellence in conducting and publishing high-impact research, developing an independent research program, and collaborating within interdisciplinary teams of scientists. Strong speaking and writing communication skills are required. Selected candidates are expected to be active in the department’s graduate program, including mentoring and directing graduate students as their major faculty advisor and serving as a member of student advisory committees.  The selected candidate will be asked to recruit and educate students through academic programs in Animal Science and should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and training, as well as participating in departmental activities Courses may be developed or assigned by the department head based on the candidate’s expertise and departmental curriculum needs. This includes developing an introductory course in Animal Microbiome and co-instruction/contribute 2-3 courses within the department including ‘Analytical Methods’, and development of a graduate level data analytics/techniques course.  Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. 

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fundamental research that encompasses molecular to organismal levels and has application to livestock animals.  Experience in successful grant writing and relevant post-doctoral studies are preferred.   

About University of Arkansas- Department of Animal Science

The Department of Animal Science program is located in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and has 23 full-time faculty with 300+ majors. The U of A, Fayetteville, is a land grant university with enrollment of more than 32,000 and considered the flagship institution in the state university system. Fayetteville is located in Northwest Arkansas in the scenic Ozark Mountains close to lakes, rivers and national forests. Northwest Arkansas is served by Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, linking the area to nearby international airports. Major cities located within a day’s drive of Fayetteville include: Dallas-Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Kansas City, Little Rock, Memphis and Shreveport. For more information on the University of Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas please visit www.uark.edu. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons mu...st have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, drug screening, and MVR check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The Fayetteville campus of the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

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