Title: Assistant/ Associate Professor of Animal Science, College of Agriculture (Tenure-Track)
State Role Title: Assistant Professor
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: www.vsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Virginia State University (VSU), a public and comprehensive 1890 Land Grant institution and historically black college/university (HBCU) founded in 1882, is seeking qualified applicants for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 academic year in the Department of Agriculture. This is a 9-month, tenure-track instructional (teaching/research) faculty appointment in the College of Agriculture. Exceptionally qualified applicants may be considered for additional assignments and affiliated appointments, subject to the needs of the College and University. Early career candidates are encouraged to apply.
At VSU, where Greater Happens Here, we offer 36 undergraduate, 17 graduate, and 2 doctoral degree programs and 8 certificate programs across six academic colleges. Instructional (Teaching/Research) faculty's primary responsibilities require them to teach up to 15 credit hours per semester in-person and/or online (both synchronous and asynchronous).
VSU faculty must provide and engage students during regular office hours to me
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate or Terminal degree in teaching discipline from an accredited university; minimum of 18 graduate credits hours required.
• Must have a Ph.D. degree in Animal Science or related field. Candidates with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in addition to at least Master’s degree will be strongly considered.
• Specialization in or Focus on Animal Physiology and Anatomy or related areas.
• Teaching proficiency in the respective areas of interest.
• Significant contribution to the area of specialization, higher education, or profession/industry.
• Engagement in professional development activities related to research, such as attending workshops, seminars, or training sessions to enhance research skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrated proficiency in engaging diverse and non-traditional students effectively.
• Ability to effectively promote and enhance the culturally and educationally diverse student populations.
• Proficiency and willingness to adapt and implement emerging pedago
Additional Considerations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated research experience in a higher education setting, including a track record of scholarly publications, conference presentations, or externally funded research projects.
• Experience with designing and conducting research studies, including quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Demonstrated record of teaching experience at the university level, including online instruction.
• Demonstrated proficiency and prior experience utilizing instructional technologies/learning management systems. (i.e. Banner/Canvas).
• Demonstrated experience or ability to measure, assess, and align curricular outcomes with academic courses/programs.
• Willingness and interest to advise students.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You MUST include:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Prior and current employment history
• List of (3-5) Professional References: Name, Telephone, Email, and Relationship
• Statement of Teaching and Research Interest: In 200-350 words, articulate your motivation for joining VSU, emphasizing your teaching and research interests, instructional methodology, and your ability to engage a diverse range of students, including those with non-traditional backgrounds such as First-Generation college students, through applied and experiential learning approaches.
Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with
Contact Information
Name: Dominique Fisher
Phone: 804-524-5075
Email: dfisher@vsu.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.