CSU Animal Science - Assistant/Associate Professor, Center for Meat Safety & Quality

Assistant/Associate Professor, Center for Meat Safety & Quality

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant/Associate Professor
Center for Meat Safety & Quality
Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University

Position:   Assistant/Associate Professor in Meat Science

Location:   Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

Available:   September 1, 2008 through August 30, 2009

Description:   A 9-month tenure-track position is available in the Center for Meat Safety & Quality, Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University. Although a 9-month appointment, the position has potential to provide a 12-month salary and benefit package. The successful candidate will serve as a meat outreach specialist and will be expected to develop a collaborative research program aligned with efforts of the Center for Meat Safety & Quality (approximately 75% Agricultural Experiment Station /25% Resident Instruction appointment, but negotiable). The Center for Meat Safety & Quality consists of seven additional faculty members having a wide expanse of expertise in livestock and meat production, domestic and international marketing, meat safety and animal welfare. Undergraduate teaching and advising will be expected in the applicant’s area of expertise, and the successful applicant will recruit, counsel and supervise graduate students, research associates and post-doctoral students. Ability to attract extramural funding to support research and outreach activities is essential. The successful applicant will have access to all Department experimental and RI animal herds, livestock feeding operations, wet laboratories and meat processing facilities, and CSU is located in close proximity to a wide cross-section of industry production facilities and trade organizations. The CSU main campus sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado, and offers excellent access to all outdoor interests, transportation and the Denver Metro Area.

Qualifications:   Applicants must meet the following key qualifications for consideration:

Possess, or be within a few months of receiving, a Ph.D. degree in Meat Science or a closely-related field. Some knowledge of, and experience with, processed meats is preferred.
Provide evidence of research experience and a strong record of publishing (in quality refereed animal/meat science and/or food safety journals) that is commensurate with experience.
Provide evidence of experience in outreach and the dissemination of research results. This includes strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as teaching/advising effectiveness and the ability to interact with and provide education to all livestock and meat marketing sectors.
Demonstrate grant-writing experience and strong potential for securing extramural research and extension funding support.
Demonstrate a capability to advise and supervise graduate students, research associates and post-doctoral candidates.

In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate leadership and team-building skills, as well as the capability to collaborate on multi-disciplinary research and outreach projects. Effective fiscal management skills are expected.

Application Deadline:   September 1, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Salary:   Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application Procedure:   Please send curriculum vitae that include: (1) official academic transcripts for all degrees, (2) a comprehensive list of affiliations, experiences, grants and publications, and (3) names, addresses & phone numbers for three people who may be contacted for letters of recommendation if requested by the Search Committee. Send materials to:

   Keith E. Belk
   Professor
   Department of Animal Sciences
   Colorado State University
   1171 Campus Delivery
   Fort Collins, CO 80523-1171
   Tel. (970) 491-5826
   Fax (970) 491-0278
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Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado state laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 June 2008 )

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