Assistant Professor, Muscle Biology

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

The Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks to employ a 9-month, tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank in Muscle Biology to begin in spring 2020 or when a suitable candidate is found. This position will have a research and teaching emphasis. The anticipated position split will be 65% research and 35% teaching. Although there is no formal outreach education in the appointment, the individual is expected to collaborate with other faculty for engaging in outreach education.

Animal herds and flocks are available in Columbus, Wooster, and research branch stations to support programs, an on-campus harvest facility exists, and a research laboratory will be provided.

Expectations:

• The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program in muscle biology related to agriculturally-relevant species.
• Candidates interested in a research/teaching appointment will be required to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program and contribute to the educational mission of the department through teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses.
• They will also be expected to collaborate with current faculty to continue pursuing common themes within the Department such as enhancing meat quality and nutritional value, pre- and post-harvest food safety, animal welfare, and the economic profitability of food animal production systems.
• The new faculty member will also be expected to work closely with partners in allied industries towards a common goal of providing support for the State's animal and meat processing industries and exploring the National One Health Initiative, which focuses on links among animal health, human health, and our environment.

Qualifications:

• Requirements include a Ph.D. in Animal Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to research and teaching.
• Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills in addition to the ability and desire to collaborate with others in a collegial team environment.
• Leadership and academic excellence should be evident in the application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing or working in interdisciplinary teams and experience in mentoring members of underrepresented groups.

Location: The College Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (cfaes.osu.edu) is home to internationally known scientists that positively impact individuals and communities every day. The opportunities to make an impact in a chosen field are endless as a result of the university’s commitment to transformational initiatives through our Discovery Themes: Food Production and Security; Health and Wellness; and Energy and Environment. The college offers tremendous opportunities for collaborative programs through its teaching, research and outreach programs located on two campuses (Columbus and Wooster), through offices in each county, and through its network of research/laboratory facilities across the state. The college’s strong and sustained partnerships with all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners provide enormous opportunities for scientists to build strong, sustainable programs of excellence. Infrastructure for support to the position include: the Ohio meat industry has approximately 140+ processors in the state; there are a number of national meat retailers/programs located in Ohio with strong connections to our department; a strong Meat Judging team since 1928; and a Meat Science Lab in the Department that supports teaching and research needs and provides for retail sales.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

Application Instructions:

Candidates should submit a letter of intent stating professional goals and interests, official academic transcripts, and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae that includes:

• publications and funding,
• a statement of teaching, outreach, and research interests, and
• a statement of ability and/or interest to work with underserved populations.

Three letters of recommendation should be submitted to the Chair of the search committee:   Dr. Tony Parker

Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691.

All application materials, including the reference letters must be received before an application will be considered. Application review will begin November 30, 2019. Candidates may also contact Dr. Parker (parker.1203@osu.edu) for additional information.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. We are an NSF Advance Institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.