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Equine Position Announcement
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
University of Kentucky, Lexington
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Position: |
Assistant Professor
12-month tenure-track position; approximately 60% research/40%
teaching
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Specialization: |
Equine Science
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Description: |
The
Department of Animal and Food Sciences at the University
of Kentucky seeks an individual to contribute to its
research and teaching programs. The successful candidate
will be expected to develop an independent, productive
and externally funded research program in an area relevant
to equine science. The successful candidate will contribute
to undergraduate and graduate education in the Department
of Animal and Food Sciences and to the multidisciplinary
Equine Science and Management undergraduate major that
is being developed in the College of Agriculture. Teaching
responsibilities may include introductory courses in
equine science and/or animal science, core and/or elective
courses in the Equine Science and Management major as
well as a graduate level course in the candidate's area
of expertise. The successful candidate will also be
actively involved in undergraduate and graduate advising
and will be expected to participate in some service
activities.
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Qualifications: |
A Ph.D. in Animal Science or a related area. Preference
will be given to candidates with clear potential for,
or demonstrated accomplishments in, excellence in research,
grantsmanship, teaching and advising. Upon offer of
employment, successful applicants for certain positions
must undergo a national background check as required
by University of Kentucky Human Resources.
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The Department of Animal and Food Sciences is an academic
unit within the College of Agriculture at the University
of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky is a public,
land grant university. The Department of Animal and
Food Sciences is comprised of approximately 35 faculty
and 50 staff members involved in teaching, research
and extension. Research programs in the Department have
a strong focus on nutrition. Other research areas include
microbiology, food science and livestock reproduction.
Well-equipped laboratory facilities are available within
the Department for the analysis of feeds, animal tissues,
cell and molecular samples. The Department offers graduate
degrees at the M.S. and Ph.D. level. . The Department
currently advises approximately 280 undergraduate students,
and the College of Agriculture is developing a multidisciplinary
major in equine science and management at the B.S. level
that is expected to impact undergraduate enrollment.
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences is a participant
in the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative. The
UK Equine Initiative is a partnership between the College
of Agriculture and the horse industry. The Equine Initiative
was established through efforts of the Gluck Equine
Research Foundation, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association/Kentucky
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders, and College of Agriculture
faculty and administrators, to facilitate collaboration
with equine-related organizations and people throughout
the Commonwealth to enhance Kentucky 's reputation as
the "Horse Capital of the World" through education,
research and service (www.ca.uky.edu/equine).
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Application: |
Provide a resume, all college transcripts and a cover
letter describing your vision for your research program
and a brief description of your teaching philosophy.
These materials and three letters of recommendation
should be sent to:
Laurie Lawrence, Ph.D.
614 W. P. Garrigus Bldg.
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40546-0215
Phone: 859-257-7509
FAX: 859-323-1027
E-mail: llawrenc@uky.edu
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Deadline: |
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2007
and will continue until a suitable candidate is found |
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
E.E.O. Coordinator- Rosemary Veach
Room C-3 Agricultural Science Center-North.
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546.
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