Assistant/Associate Professor in Animal Science Apply now Job no: 492779 Work type: Temporary Grant-P14, Full-Time Location: Administration – Orangeburg, SC Categories: Faculty The Department of Agriculture in the College of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS) at South Carolina State University invites applications for a joint appointment position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in Animal
Science or Veterinary Medicine. The position has a 50% teaching appointment within the Department of Agriculture and a 50% extension/research appointment through 1890 Research and Extension. The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing the department's mission of providing high-quality education, conducting impactful research, and delivering relevant extension programming to the agricultural
community of South Carolina and beyond. Description of Duties and Responsibilities Teaching (50%):• Year 1 responsibilities include the development of a new degree program in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, as well as associated courses.• Upon final approval of the new degree program, 50% teaching and 50% research and Extension will be required.• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in Animal Science, which may
include but are not limited to: Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Livestock Production and Management (Beef, Swine, Small Ruminant, and Poultry), Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Reproductive Physiology, and Introductory Animal Science.• Develop and update course curricula, syllabi, and teaching materials to reflect current and future industry practices and scientific advancements.• Advise and mentor
undergraduate students, including academic advising, career counseling, and fostering student success in agricultural disciplines.• Participate in departmental and university committees related to curriculum development, student affairs, and academic policy.• Develop and teach graduate-level courses if a graduate program is established.• Serve as graduate student advisor if the graduate program is
established.Extension & Research (50%):• Extension: Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative extension programs in Animal Science tailored to the needs of limited-resource farmers, small producers, youth, and other stakeholders in South Carolina. Focus areas may include sustainable/ regenerative/ precision livestock production, forage management systems for food animals, animal health, marketing strategies, and
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