Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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We are seeking to recruit a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to compliment the Research and Teaching enterprises of our Department. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program in the area of reproductive biology. All successful candidates will be expected to conduct research in an agriculturally-relevant species. Candidates will be required to establish and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program and contribute to the educational mission of the department through teaching of an undergraduate reproduction course and contributing to graduate courses. Ample opportunities exist for collaborations with faculty members in the Department and across Campus, including through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Strategic Initiatives (https://agnr.umd.edu/about/strategic-initiatives) and through the MPowering the State Initiative with the University of Maryland, Baltimore, as part of the University of Maryland Strategic Partnership (https://mpower.maryland.edu/). The Department of Animal and Avian Sciences is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with a diverse range of clientele are especially encouraged to apply.

A doctorate in Animal Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, or a related discipline, and experience in agriculturally-relevant research and teaching.

Preferred qualifications are possessing postdoctoral experience, a demonstrated record of publication, and clear prospects or vision for extramural government, NGO, and/or private industry funding. Research in “Dual-purpose” and “One-Health” areas would be considered favorably, but is not required.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.