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Assistant Professor of Animal Health and Welfare
 University of Rhode Island | |
 United States, Rhode Island, Kingston | |
 Nov 09, 2025 | |
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Assistant Professor of Animal Health and Welfare Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 19, 2025. Applications received after December 19, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences (FAVS) in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for an academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Animal Health and Welfare. Anticipated appointment date: August 2026. URI is the State's flagship land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island- a beautiful seaside community that is well connected by car, bus, and rail. URI is approximately 40 minutes from Providence, an hour from Boston and 3 hours from New York City. The FAVS department consists of 14 full-time faculty members engaged in teaching and research that encompasses animal care, health, behavior, reproduction, and development. Our work also focuses on the sustainable development and management of fisheries and aquaculture farms, all within the dynamics of food systems. Our department has over 400 undergraduates majoring in either Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Fisheries and Aquaculture or Sustainable Food Production. Our faculty mentor graduate students enrolled in either the interdisciplinary Biological and Environmental Sciences graduate program or the Cell and Molecular Biology graduate program at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels, or the professional Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM) program. We seek individuals with an emerging record of impactful research, as well as demonstrated commitment to teaching, experiential learning, and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will develop a recognized program of research excellence and scholarship in an area of animal health and/or welfare that provides potential for research synergies with existing disciplines and faculty on campus. The candidate is expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and experiential learning in the field of animal and veterinary sciences, with preference toward those who have research and teaching expertise using livestock, companion animals, or zoo/exotic animals as models. Priority will be given to candidates who show a commitment to an inclusive culture and community through research, pedagogical practices, and public engagement, and who would contribute to URI's goals in these areas. POSTING SUMMARY: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise undergraduate and graduate students, develop an externally funded, collaborative research program, and support public engagement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties as required. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers, printer, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Currently have, or will have in hand at time of appointment by Summer 2026, a Ph.D. in animal or veterinary science or other closely related fields. 2. A record of scholarly achievement as evidenced by (a) publications related to animal health and welfare in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, or books, and (b) presentations at scientific meetings. 3. Ability to teach animal and veterinary sciences courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. 4. Ability to work with members that support an inclusive culture and community. 5. Proficiency in oral communication skills in English. 6. Proficiency in written communication skills in English. 7. Commitment to participate in professional service and outreach as shown by participation in committees, organizations, or other activities. Preferred qualifications f or this position (strongest consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate this additional expertise and experience):
EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent Department: Fisheries,Animal&VeterinarySci Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter describing qualifications for the position (as one complete document). (#2) Curriculum Vitae, including information pertaining to the required and preferred qualifications for this position (as one complete document). (#3) Statement of research interests and future research plans (Max length, 2-pages) as one complete document. (#4) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (Max length, 2-pages) as one complete document. Note: References will be upon request by the search committee. Position Number: 106466 Posting Number: F00502 Posting Date: 11/07/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15961 jeid-34a2ea57d3dabb41a95bd7618d97d0a2 | |