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Associate/Full Professor of Poultry Science

The Pennsylvania State University
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
May 14, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Animal Science at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, invites applications for a full-time, 36-week, tenure-line faculty position in Poultry Science. Candidates will be considered for appointment at the Associate/Full Professor level. The successful candidate will have a 100% extension appointment. We seek an outstanding poultry scientist who will collaborate with poultry faculty and extension educators to deliver innovative, high-impact extension education that promotes sound biosecurity, productivity and profitability across various segments of the poultry industry. The successful candidate will develop research-based extension programs for the poultry industry and deliver program materials through various formats, including both in-person and digital. The successful candidate will secure resources to support the program, will mentor and advise graduate students and will participate in the College's mission to serve industry and consumer stakeholders. They will also be expected to engage in appropriate professional activities within and outside the Department. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Animal Science with experience working in poultry science. Candidates must have a strong record of academic output, demonstrated teaching ability for formal or non-formal audiences and the potential to conduct applied research and obtain external funding. Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills are essential. The Department is especially interested in candidates who, through their research and education efforts, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Penn State. The Department of Animal Science at Penn State (https://animalscience.psu.edu/ ) includes 31 faculty members and is home to internationally recognized programs in animal nutrition reproduction, physiology, and genetics. HOW TO APPLY Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their proposed extension programs, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 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