Assistant Professor Poultry Science

TITLE: Assistant Professor of Poultry Science

DEPARTMENT: School of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

REPORTS TO: Chair, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty-9 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site.   Main Campus Frankfort, KY

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: 

The School of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources at Kentucky State University seeks innovative and motivated applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Poultry Science. This position will be a nine-month, tenure-track position with 50% research, 25% teaching, and 25 % extension appointment with KSU’s 1890 Land-Grant Program. The projected start date is August 15, 2025.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in the area of poultry science and provide statewide extension support to train extension professionals concerning livestock and poultry production issues with a particular focus on limited- resource, small farms, and low-income communities. The successful candidate will be capable of conducting research and outreach to focus on animal and poultry science topics related to poultry production, health, management, nutrition, reproduction, and/or other poultry production management such as sanitation, confinement, and daily maintenance. The successful candidate will also contribute to supporting Kentucky poultry production systems, while actively participating in teaching and mentoring both graduate and undergraduate students. Research and Extension efforts should be focused on small farms and farms with limited financial abilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Develop a research program based on the industry needs and related to poultry science involving, but not limited to, topics such as nutrition, physiology, health, genetics, or production management.
• Develop an Extension program related to small-scale poultry husbandry, as a vehicle for establishment of profitable farms among low-income and socially disadvantaged populations.
• Participate in industry advisory committees related to poultry farmers to outline topics needing investigation.
• Develop research and outreach partnerships with other agricultural universities in Kentucky, other 1890 Land-Grant universities, 1994 Land-Grant colleges, international institutions and and other professionals to enhance the quality of research.
• Build cooperative working relationships with other research scientists, extension specialists, area educators, teaching faculty, staff; youth program educators; university administrators, federal partners, other universities, and other potential organizations with expertise that can support program efforts.
• Develop relationships, serve as a liaison to, and/or collaborate with, appropriate governmental and non-governmental organizations including community-based organizations that serve farms, military veterans, socially disadvantaged populations, and consumers.
• Publish research results in refereed journals, books, and book chapters, abstracts and proceedings, and other publications and media outlets.
• Solicit funding and other resources from public and private agencies, such as SARE, USDA, and AFRI, to enhance Extension and research programing.
• Involve stakeholders in the development, execution, and dissemination of research projects and results.
• Participate actively in the appropriate professional societies via oral and poster presentations, serving on committees and holding office, and other society involvement.
• Mentor, provide oversight and lead graduate and undergraduate students in their research activities using cutting-edge techniques.
• Teach courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels based on the needs of the University and qualifications of the candidate.
• Represent Kentucky State University as an 1890 Land Grant Institution to the public, including federal and non-federal agencies, and research, agriculture and industry interests.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of poultry science, including poult