Title of Job: Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Science
Department: School of Agriculture
Index/Position: Index 210501, Position 136070
Job Type: Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track appointment with an anticipated starting date of August 1, 2009
Post Date: June 23, 2008
Screening Date: Screening will begin October 15, 2008; open until filled
TTU will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. All new employees will be required to complete an employer's verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from date of hire.

Tennessee Technological University is a state supported institution with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, a city of 26,000. The School of Agriculture has 11 teaching faculty members and an enrollment of approximately 215 students. Academic programs are offered in Agronomy and Soils, Environmental Agriscience, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Communications, Agricultural Engineering Technology, Animal and Pre-Veterinary Science, Horticulture, Nursery and Landscape Management and Turfgrass Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned Ph.D with an emphasis in Animal Science required (must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D by date of employment). Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff required. Demonstrated potential for providing excellence in undergraduate teaching required. Demonstrated ability in research preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teaching (75%) - Responsible for teaching a broad spectrum of undergraduate animal science courses including, but not limited to, Introductory Animal Science, and courses in animal nutrition, livestock evaluation, and livestock production and management. Serve as academic advisor for animal science and Pre-veterinary Science students and student organizations. Service (15%) - Recruiting and service to the university and to the agricultural community of Tennessee. Research (10%) - Conduct research program in successful candidate's area of expertise.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Possibilities exist to develop courses within faculty member's expertise including distance education courses. Performs other duties as assigned.

RANK AND SALARY:
Assistant/Associate Professor, salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit a letter of application, resume, copies of college transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire), a completed Tennessee Tech University Faculty Application form (PDF), and have four letters of reference sent to:

Dr. Janice Branson, Attn: Mrs. Lorie Judd, School of Agriculture, P O Box 5034, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505, E-mail: jbranson@tntech.edu. Phone: 931-372-3019, Fax: 931-372-3899 (Note: Faxed copies of the application form cannot be accepted.)

Unless otherwise indicated, all positions listed are full-time, twelve-month positions.

If you are interested in employment opportunities at Tennessee Technological University, or if an accommodation for a disability is required, contact Human Resource Services, Room 146, Derryberry Hall, Box 5132, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001; Phone (931) 372-3034.

WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
WE COMPLY WITH TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENTS OF 1972.
WE COMPLY WITH THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND THE VIETNAM
ERA VETERANS' READJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1974.
WE COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990