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University of California - Davis

Assistant Professor of Poultry Science

University of California - Davis, Davis, California, us, 95617


Position Overview

Salary range:

The salary range for this position is $102,200 - $125,400 (annual). "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.Application Window

Open date:

September 13, 2024Next review date:

Friday, Nov 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:

Monday, Mar 3, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.Position Description

The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Poultry Science with a preferred emphasis in immunology, nutrition, genetics or physiology. This is an academic year (9-month), tenure track Assistant Professor position that includes an appointment in the California Agricultural Experiment Station (AES). Faculty members who hold an Agricultural Experiment Station appointment have a responsibility to conduct research and outreach relevant to the mission of the California Agricultural Experiment Station. Participation in outreach programs and performance of university service are also expected.The appointee is expected to establish a competitively funded research program in Poultry Science to address critical or emerging issues in poultry production, health, and well-being by applying cutting-edge and innovative strategies. We seek candidates who can utilize innovative approaches and leverage cutting-edge technologies, such as single-cell sequencing, genome-wide CRISPR screens, genome-editing, or artificial intelligence and machine learning to explore and elucidate the underlying mechanisms of biological processes that impact poultry at the cellular, tissue, and organism levels. Typical teaching loads are 2.5 courses per year, on average, determined in consultation with the Department Chair. The appointee will teach avian related courses (e.g. AVS103, AVS150, AVS121, or ANS143) and a large undergraduate course in Animal Science (e.g. ANS 123) related to their expertise. The appointee will contribute to graduate student mentoring and teaching. Participation in and development of public outreach and/or community engagement programs, and performance of departmental and university service is expected. Applicants are expected to develop strategies for connecting novel information on the poultry science of their species of interest to applied research that ultimately benefits stakeholders. This position is expected to collaborate with Cooperative Extension specialists and advisors, partners in allied industries or other appropriate public stakeholders.This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.Initial review of applications will be conducted using anonymized versions of the Statement of Research and Future Research Plans and the Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Applications demonstrating sufficient potential based on this review will be advanced to full review.Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)* Basic qualification: Ph.D. or equivalent in a field of Poultry Science, Avian Science, Animal Science, Animal Biology, or related field of poultry science at the time of appointment.Preferred qualifications

(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)* Post doctoral experience preferred.* Evidence of leadership and organizational skills relevant to the development of a successful research, teaching and outreach program in the discipline of poultry science.* Evidence of scholarship during graduate and post-graduate activities.* Demonstrated ability or potential to obtain extramural support for research activities.* Interest, understanding, and commitment to contributing to diversity. Demonstrated ability to contribute to diversity and inclusion of groups that are underrepresented in the academy through extension education, research, and/or service would be a plus.* Demonstrated ability or potential to develop and instruct undergraduate and graduate courses and to present information to scientific audiences.* Willingness and interest to advise undergraduates.* Demonstrated ability or potential and interest to mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students.* Evidence of communication skills and collegiality consistent with effective departmental, campus and professional citizenship.* Interest, understanding, and commitment to the objectives of a land-grant university and the Agricultural Experiment Station including mission-oriented research and substantive outreach engagement programming.Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. with publication list.Cover Letter (Optional)Statement of Research Accomplishments and future Research Plans relevant to Poultry ScienceStatement of Teaching Accomplishments and PhilosophyStatement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants. Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation.Transcripts (if within 5 years of PhD) (Optional)Up to three publicationsReference requirements3-5 letters of reference required. Please upload three professional (non UC Davis) letters of recommendation at time of application.Apply link:

https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06728Help contact:

lllovgren@ucdavis.eduAbout UC Davis

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/). We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.Job Location

Davis, CA

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