Associate/Full Tenure-Track Professor - Animal Science

Job Title

Associate/Full Tenure-Track Professor - Animal Science

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Animal Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Associate/Full Tenure-Track Professor in the Department of Animal Science. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. 

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 

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This is a 12-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s Stephenville campus and the Texas A&M University Agri-Life station located in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

The successful candidate will be expected to have a background in Animal Science to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, actively engage in mentoring and guiding doctoral students through their academic and research endeavors, fostering a supportive and enriching environment within our undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs, and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.

The successful applicant is expected to establish and maintain a competitively funded research program focused on how environmental stressors affect the physiology, health, welfare, and productivity of livestock species. Research should use an integrative approach to examine physiological responses to challenges such as heat stress, nutritional limitations, transportation, disease exposure, and other production-related stressors. The goal is to identify practical strategies that improve livestock resilience, health, and production efficiency.

This position is a joint appointment with Texas A&M University Agri-Life Research: 20% teaching and 50% research with Tarleton State University; 30% research with Texas A&M Agri-Life Research. The work location for the joint appointment will be Stephenville, Texas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

20% Teaching and Service (Tarleton appointment):

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to graduate students in animal science, including topics of environmental physiology, livestock production systems, and animal nutrition.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring. Supervise and mentor graduate students (MS and PhD), guiding their academic progression and research projects.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
•  Participate in institutional service roles, including but not limited to college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
• Develop partnerships and work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders, including landowners, ranchers, state and federal agencies, and private industry.

80% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (50% effort Tarleton/30% effort Texas Agri-Life):

• Establish and maintain an innovative research program appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.
• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
• Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.
• Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present results at regional, national, and international conferences.

Minimum Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Earned Ph.D. in Animal Science or equivalent discipline from an accredited university.
• Experience mentoring doctoral students to completion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tenured faculty from an accredited university.
• Strong research emphasis on the environmental effects on the physiology of production livestock.
• Background in dairy production systems

Academic Rank: 

• Rank will be determined by reviewing the faculty member’s record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with the Texas A&M system guidance.  
• Must have a distinguished record that warrants a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• If requested, tenure upon arrival would be granted pending approval from The Texas A&M University System.
• Credit towards tenure will be assessed and offered at hire.

***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***  

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via the "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

• Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English, along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.

• Philosophy Statement related to Teaching, and Research – no more than 1500 words.

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Spring 2027.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.