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From: DEKKERS JACK C <jdekkersiastate.edu>
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Subject: J.L. Lush Endowed Chair at Iowa State University
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:31:17 -0600
As a follow-up to my earlier e-mail, here’s the full position description:
The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa seeks applicants for the Lush
Endowed Chair in Animal Breeding and Genetics. This position is a 9-month,
tenured position at the associate or professor rank with responsibilities
described as 70% research, 25% teaching, and 5% service. Candidates should be
recognized international leaders in animal breeding and genetics or related
fields. Candidates are expected to continue or establish a research program of
international stature in Animal Breeding and Genetics and Genomics at Iowa
State University. Candidates must seek and get competitive, external research
funding to support their research program, Possible areas of focus can include
the use of novel genomic, phenomic, and reproductive technologies,
epidemiological genetics, and computational methods for precision breeding and
farming. The position is not tied to any one species and could go across
species. Candidates are expected to contribute to graduate education and/or
the proposed undergraduate minor and on-line graduate programs in animal
breeding and genetics, and to research mentoring in their field of expertise.
Ample opportunities exist to collaborate with faculty in related disciplines
and through participation in interdisciplinary graduate programs in genetics
and genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology. The position includes
dedicated operating funds.
This position requires a desire to collaborate with a diverse group of
stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and external constituents.
Key to success will be cultivating relationships with stakeholders that are
mutually beneficial for the department, college, and university. Exceptional
oral and written communications are essential, as well as the ability to
communicate with diverse audiences.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
A PhD in the animal sciences or related discipline, with concentration in
quantitative genetics and/or genomics of food animals.
Additionally, candidates must demonstrate an excellent record of
competitively-funded research and internationally recognized scholarship
commensurate with the ranks of associate or full professor and meet the
department, college, and university standards for appointment to the rank of
associate or full professor with tenure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with genetics and with demonstrated research productivity.
Demonstrated evidence of the ability to effectively teach and advise in higher
education. Experience engaging with industry stakeholders to provide solutions
to issues through research partnerships.
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Animal Science is a leader nationally and internationally.
Over the past decade, the Department has demonstrated its ability to expand
and enhance the quality and range of its research activities in nutrition,
genetics, physiology, meat science, and microbiology. The strong support
offered to new faculty, the breadth and depth of its scientific capabilities,
the balance among research, teaching, and extension, and the collegial
environment makes the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University an
excellent location for faculty to enhance their academic careers.
Department Unit/Website: http://www.ans.iastate.edu
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” at
https://tinyurl.com/yd4goteg and complete the Employment Application. Please
be prepared to enter or attach the following:
A full curriculum vitae
Statements on research interests and outlook, and on teaching philosophies,
and on perspectives on the University’s Principles of Community (
https://www.diversity.iastate.edu/...principles), The names and complete
contact information for three to five references (including at least one
outside the applicant’s current institution)
Applications will be accepted immediately and will continue until the position
in filled. Review of applications begins May 1, 2021
For more information, contact Dr. Daniel Thomson, Department Chair, at
thomson1iastate.edu or 515-294-2160. If you have questions regarding this
application process, please email employmentiastate.edu or call 515-294-4800
or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected
veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be
directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill
Road, 515 294-7612, email eoofficeiastate.edu.
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