Assistant Professor - Livestock Reproductive Physiology
Department of Animal Sciences at Washington State University
Application
Details
Posted: 03-Mar-25
Location: Pullman, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $75,000.00 – $82,500.00
Categories:
Academic
Education
Research and Development
Salary Details:
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation.
Required Education:
Doctorate
Washington State University – Livestock Reproductive Physiology with the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor.
Washington State University (WSU) Department of Animal Sciences seeks to hire an Assistant Professor in reproductive physiology of livestock (75% research, 25% academic appointment) to join the Department by July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will seek to investigate research in male or female reproductive physiology. The candidate will have an interest in conducting fundamental and applied research and instruction of undergraduate and graduate students in courses that reflect their area of expertise.
Responsibilities include:
Maintaining a strong externally funded research program and publication record
Teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses on topics central to the Animal Sciences teaching mission
Participating in service at the department, college, and university levels
Required qualifications:
PhD in animal science, biosciences or closely related field
Expertise in female or male livestock reproductive physiology
First author peer-reviewed research publication(s) in livestock reproduction
Preferred qualifications
Expertise in livestock reproduction in multiple species
Demonstrated success in extramural research funding
Successful development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses
Excellent interpersonal and interdisciplinary communication skills
Expertise in interdisciplinary research
Applications, including 1. Curriculum Vitae (CV); 2. Cover letter; 3. Statements of research interests and teaching philosophy should be submitted electronically via https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Assistant-Professor---Livestock-Reproductive-Physiology_R-13137. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. Screening of applications will begin March 18, 2025. Salary will be commensurate with experience. For more information or to express interest please contact Dr. Holly Neibergs, Professor of Animal Sciences; neibergs@wsu.edu, 509-335-6491. Washington State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
About Department of Animal Sciences at Washington State University
THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCES:
The Department of Animal Sciences at WSU offers the only four-year Animal Sciences degree in the state of Washington. Research in Animal Sciences is focused on mission-oriented and fundamental research in the areas of sustainable resources for society and sustaining and improving animal and human health. These research foci include environmental sustainability, genomics and genetics, muscle biology, nutrition, reproductive biology and physiology. Research is conducted in new state of the art research facilities that facilitate undergraduate and graduate student research projects. Undergraduate and graduate students are the heart of our department, and we are committed to preparing them for success in diverse career paths including veterinary school, agricultural industries or academic positions in the Animal Sciences fields.
For more information on the Department of Animal Sciences, visit: https://ansci.wsu.edu
THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, HUMAN, AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES:
The College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University is an expansive and diverse college that includes 13 academ...ic units, three extension program units, four research and extension centers distributed across the state, 13 subject matter centers, and one tribal and 39 county extension offices. CAHNRS fosters disciplines that serve at the interface of scientific discovery and its application to the advancement of society and improvement of the human experience. Our mission is to provide global leadership in discovering, accessing, and disseminating knowledge that contributes to producing a safe, abundant food and fiber supply; promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities; enhances sustainability of agricultural and economic systems; and promotes stewardship of natural resources and ecological systems. CAHNRS personnel embrace the opportunity to fulfill the university’s land-grant mission by making groundbreaking research discoveries, by utilizing innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and by delivering relevant, progressive extension programs that synergistically generate outcomes that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Washington State, as well as for people around the globe. For more information, visit http://cahnrs.wsu.edu.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1890, Washington State University is a comprehensive land-grant university with teaching, research, and extension missions, and one of two research universities in Washington State. WSU is organized into 11 academic colleges, the Honors College, and the Graduate School. It has an enrollment of more than 31,000 undergraduate and graduate students on 5 campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett) with approximately 21,000 students located on the main campus in Pullman, WA. WSU ranks among the top 60 public research universities and is a Carnegie I, Doctoral/Research Extensive University. WSU strongly values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and seeks to ensure a welcoming community for all.
Further information about WSU can be found at: www.wsu.edu and https://wsu.edu/about/facts .
