Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor in Small Ruminant Physiology

Department of Animal Science

Texas A&M University

POSITION:  The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Small Ruminant Physiology.  The successful candidate will be a tenure-track faculty member with an exemplary teaching, research, and service portfolio.  This is a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment with research (50%), teaching (40%), and service (10%) responsibilities with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary focus of this position will be to support cutting-edge research and teaching to advance small ruminant physiology and educate future disciplinary leaders. The successful candidate will enhance a multidisciplinary faculty in animal science. Developing and leading an extramurally funded, internationally recognized research program in small ruminant physiology will be expected. An individual's emphasis area of research may align with the successful candidate's strengths (examples may include but are not limited to nutrition, reproduction, parasitology, etc.). The successful candidate will contribute to the educational mission of the Department of Animal Science through teaching activities that enhance undergraduate and graduate curricula as well as engage disciplinary stakeholders at the state, national, and international levels. All faculty members in these appointments are expected to make significant contributions in scholarly research, teaching, and service.

RESOURCES: Texas A&M University is a public, land-grant institution with several high-quality academic units conducting research, teaching, and service activities in animal science. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, startup package, laboratory space with shared equipment, and access to facilities and core laboratories operated by the Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related field emphasizing small ruminant physiology is required.  A demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in research, successful grantsmanship, and contributing to the undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching and mentoring is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit the following: 1) a cover letter; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) a personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable; and 4) contact information for five individuals who can provide a critical evaluation of the applicant’s qualifications for the position.

Applications will only be accepted through Interfolio at:

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The review of applications will begin on December 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For questions, email inquiries to Dr. Carey Satterfield, Search Committee Chair, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-2471, via Ms. Amy Carwile, e-mail: (amy.carwile@ag.tamu.edu).