En science animale

The Agriculture Department is accepting applications for an open-rank position in Agriculture with a focus on Animal Science. The incumbent will be responsible for teaching and research in disciplines including but not limited to breeding and genetics, animal husbandry, animal nutrition, animal health, and pasture management in animal production, emphasizing poultry production, monogastric nutrition, poultry selection, and other related topics.

The successful candidate will explore and perform research on animal production and advise farmers on best practices in sustainable and profitable livestock production. Additional responsibilities will include serving on appropriate departmental, faculty, and university committees, participating in outreach activities related to agriculture and agricultural education, and engaging with industry and community stakeholders.

We are looking for applicants who share our passion for and commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a student-centered environment. Applicants must successfully integrate their scholarship into their teaching and have experience providing high-quality services to communities and industry (e.g., extension). We are also looking for individuals with skills and experience in livestock sectors.

We are seeking a collegial, energetic, and innovative individual who has successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level and who communicates effectively with students; is firmly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in and out of the classroom; can instruct across a range of the undergraduate courses offered by the department; and can contribute to the ongoing renewal of the Agriculture curriculum to keep pace with evolving sector practices and needs. A capacity to teach across traditional disciplinary boundaries (particularly in business) and to incorporate Indigenous viewpoints into the curriculum and department would be beneficial. Experience teaching international students is beneficial since UFV is dedicated to supporting and engaging international students.

Experience with technology-supported education (such as hybrid and online) is preferred. The ideal candidate will be able to work well in groups and be interested in creative interdisciplinary teaching methods. Applicants will have a good track record as practitioners commensurate with their experience and the ability to build and transfer those experiences into applied learning opportunities for students.

The selected applicant will be expected to contribute to advancing professional practice through student-led inquiry and scholarship related to the agriculture industry. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in establishing a cutting-edge animal science curriculum creating a pathway for students from the Livestock Diploma to new and existing Bachelor's programs. This role demands academic achievement, practical expertise, and a strong desire to teach and develop a best-in-practice curriculum. A terminal degree in Livestock/Animal Science with a preference for a poultry specialization is required for the role. ABD candidates may be considered if a Ph.D is earned prior to the start date.