Work Location: School of Animal Science, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803.
Position Description: The School of Animal Science is seeking an Animal Science Instructor. This position is a 12-month appointment with responsibility for research/ teaching within the School of Animal Science.
40% Teaching: Candidates will be expected to teach one or two courses per semester in animal sciences including one section of Introduction to Animal Science. Development of an additional course will be required to fill departmental needs and may include, but are not limited to, systemic physiology, career opportunities in animal science or translational models in animal science.
60% Research: Candidates will be expected to develop an active research program in an area relevant to animal science. These areas of research may include, but are not limited to physiology, assisted reproductive techniques, genomics or developmental biology. This research program is expected to address production needs for animal industries in Louisiana, the region and nationally in addition to providing opportunities for undergraduate students to obtain research experience
Facilities: Louisiana has vibrant animal industries with strong linkages to the School of Animal Sciences in beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, small ruminants and poultry. The School of Animal Sciences also has strong ties with the animal and human Assisted Reproductive Technology industries. The School of Animal Sciences has a new state of the art research laboratory building supporting research in physiology, nutrition, meat science, immunology, genomics and developmental biology. The School of Animal Sciences also operates large, centralized farm units in beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, small ruminants, and poultry available for research and teaching.
Qualification Requirements: M.S., DVM equivalent or Ph.D. (preferred) in Animal Science or related field with knowledge of animal health and/or food production animals.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. LSU has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Date Available: Upon completion of the interview process.
Application Deadline: March 27, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Qualified applicants must apply at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants). Required attachments include a letter of application, curriculum vitae/resume, official university transcripts, contact information for at least 3 references and a statement of teaching interests. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory preâemployment background check. Questions about the online application system should be directed to the HRM Office at 225/578-0324. (Paper, faxed, or emailed application materials will not be accepted.) In lieu of attaching the letters of reference, they may be sent directly to:
Dr. Kenneth Bondioli
Search Committee Chair
201 Animal and Food Science Laboratory Building
Baton Rouge, LA
Phone: 225-578-3442
Email: kbondioli@agcenter.lsu.edu
Website: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
