Assistant Professor of Meat Science

Purpose:

Lincoln University is seeking highly motivated and creative individuals to apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Meat Sciences. The successful candidate will be the research leader of a new state-of-the-art, state-inspected meat processing facility. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, full-benefit eligible faculty position in the College of Agriculture, Environmental, and Human Sciences with 75% research and 25% extension appointment.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a high-impact, nationally recognized, research program centered on Small Ruminant and Meat Sciences (SRMS) to address critical and emerging issues in the meat industry within Missouri and beyond.
• Conduct innovative research as well as science-backed educational outreach which aligns with producer and stakeholder's needs.
• Write grant proposals for extramural, competitive funding to support the SRMS research and outreach program.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to relevant professional societies.
• Collaborate with faculty within the University and other institutions to broaden the impact of SRMS research and outreach program.
• Work closely with the University's research farms, extension educators, small ruminant and livestock producers, and public-private partners.
• May be required to teach courses related to Meat Science, supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and provide department, college, and university services as assigned.
• Work closely with the Meat Processing Facility Manager to coordinate the slaughter, processing, packaging, and development of value-added meat products.
• Develop Safety and HAACP Plans as well as Standard Operating Producers for the meat processing facility.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements of the Missouri Department of Agriculture's Meat Inspection Program and required certification for this position and facility.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Research Director.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct quality research, publish research articles in peer-reviewed journals and secure extramural funding through grant proposals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset, valuing different perspectives and working effectively in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Meat Science or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in meat science is required.
• Background in experimental design, data management and statistical analysis is required.
• Experience in slaughter, processing, and packaging of meat products is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with postdoctoral research in meat science and/or closely related field.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals related to meat science or closely related field.
• Familiarity with critical and emerging issues in the meat industry.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to drive vehicles and must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

Salary : $70,000 - $78,000