Requisition Number:	n/a
	Position Title:	Assistant/Associate Professor
Next	Department:	Animal Sciences
Last	Department Website:	www.ag.auburn.edu/ansc/
	Job Location:	Auburn, AL
	Salary Grade:
	Start Date:	08/16/2008
	Job Responsibility:	This is a 9-month tenure track position (40% instruction, 60% research). The 9-month salary may be supplemented through research grants and opportunities for summer teaching. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research leading to identification of functional roles of genes and gene networks that underlie economically important traits in livestock, with a primary focus on beef cattle. The candidate will be expected to make a major contribution to the development of the animal genomics program within the Department of Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. Research activities will result in development and submission of grant applications and of manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals. Teaching responsibilities will include instruction of undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of functional genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry and/or animal biotechnology. Collaboration with other faculty in the department, College of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Sciences and Mathematics will be expected. Service to the department, college, university, and profession are also expected.
	Job Qualifications:	Minimum qualifications include an earned PhD in Animal Science, Genetics, Molecular Biology or related discipline by the position start date. Postdoctoral experience is desired. Candidates must have documented experience and/or evidence of the ability to function as a successful teacher at the undergraduate and graduate level, documented experience and/or evidence of the ability to identify and secure extramural funding, excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences, and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English. The candidate selected for the position must be able to meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
	Application Requirements:	Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of all transcripts, and the names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references to: Dr. Jacek Wower, Search Committee Chair Department of Animal Sciences 210 Upchurch Hall Auburn University, AL 36849-5415 Phone: 334-844-1508 Fax: 334-844-1519 Email: wowerja@auburn.edu Only complete application packages will be considered. The search will continue until the position is filled, but to ensure consideration for the position, applicants are encouraged to apply by February 1, 2008.
	Review Date:	02/01/2008
	Additional Comments:
	Chairman/woman's Name:	Dr. Jacek Wower
	Chair Address:	Department of Animal Sciences 210 Upchurch Hall Auburn University, AL 36849-5415
	Chair Phone:	334-844-1508
	Chair Fax:	334-844-1519
	Chair E-mail:	wowerja@auburn.edu
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