This is a nine-month tenure track appointment, 70% teaching, 20% service, and 10% research (negotiable).  The primary focus of the successful applicant will be teaching a variety of undergraduate animal science courses. Teaching assignments will focus primarily on animal nutrition, livestock production, and live animal evaluation and may include other courses as needed in coordination with other animal science faculty. The successful applicant will have academic advising, student recruitment, and course development responsibilities, and may advise student clubs and organizations. Agricultural Sciences faculty members support youth agricultural organization activities such as FFA and 4-H. The individual hired to fill this position will have the opportunity to establish an applied research program, and engage with equine and livestock farm managers, industry professionals, and relevant professional organizations at local, state, and regional levels. Participation in departmental, college, or university committees is a shared responsibility of all Louisiana Tech University faculty members. 

The School of Agricultural Sciences & Forestry offers undergraduate degrees in Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Forestry, and Geographic Information Science, and has 17 faculty and 9 staff members that serve approximately 400 students. The Animal Science (B.S.) degree program with concentrations in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Applied Animal Science is highly regarded for providing students with strong academic and professional development, with graduates being well prepared for employment, graduate school, or professional programs following graduation. Experiential education and research opportunities are enhanced by access to the 1,150-acre Tech Farm and its animal units (beef cattle herd, equine herd, sheep flock, swine herd), as well as a comprehensive meats processing facility and laboratory. Louisiana Tech values excellent teaching and places a high priority on impactful student learning and applied research.

A Ph.D. in Animal Science or related field. PhD candidates that have completed their dissertation defense (ABD) with a documented plan of completion by the appointment date will be considered. The successful candidate must exhibit effective teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills, and must demonstrate the capacity to work productively and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, peers, and administrators. Must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time of appointment.

Please attach (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vita, (3) university transcripts (unofficial), (4) one page statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and (5) a list of three professional references with contact details. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Screening of applicants begins March 17, 2025, and completed applications as of that date will receive full consideration. The expected starting date of September 1, 2025 is flexible and may be negotiated. For more information about the position and its responsibilities, contact Dr. Paul Jackson, Director and Professor, at pjackson@latech.edu or (318) 257-2412.