<p>Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor-Ruminant/Animal Nutrition Division College of Agriculture Department Agricultural Science Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 114335 Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience Pay Basis Monthly Job Description</p> <p>The Department of Food and Animal Sciences at Tennessee State University</p> <p>invites applications for a motivated Ruminant/Animal Nutritionist to fill a 12-month, full-time,</p> <p>tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.</p> <p>The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program in climate-smart animal agriculture, with a focus on improving nutrient-use efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in livestock systems. Emphasis will be placed on generating baseline data and evaluating mitigation strategies to reduce GHG emissions from ruminant systems, particularly beef cattle, across Tennessee.</p> <p>This position will contribute to the College of Agriculture's Climate -Smart Agriculture Program. The incumbent will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as needed and develop a nationally recognized research program resulting in peer-reviewed publications in leading journals and/or scholarly book chapters. The position also includes mentoring and providing hands-on</p> <p>research training to undergraduate and graduate students in animal sciences.</p> <p>Research responsibilities include conducting studies to estimate feed intake and digestibility in</p> <p>rangeland and smallholder livestock systems using appropriate methodologies, identifying and</p> <p>evaluating promising mitigation and adaptation strategies by assessing their impacts on enteric</p> <p>methane emissions, animal productivity, and potential trade-offs. This work will involve measuring</p> <p>enteric methane emissions and nutrient flows in ruminant systems through direct animal</p> <p>experiments and indirect modeling approaches (e.g., IPCC-based models). The successful candidate</p> <p>will design, implement, and analyze feeding trials aimed at reducing GHG emissions and optimizing</p> <p>nutrient dynamics in ruminant production systems. Additional responsibilities include leading data</p> <p>collection efforts on animal activity and diet to estimate GHG emissions; preparing and publishing</p> <p>scientific manuscripts; contributing to research and policy briefs; presenting findings at conferences and workshops; and developing competitive grant proposa Is to support future research initiatives.</p> <p>The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty across animal</p> <p>sciences and related fields to strengthen research outcomes, student training, and mentorship. The</p> <p>position requires the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and to foster a</p> <p>collegial, diverse, and collaborative academic community.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>A PhD in Ruminant Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences, or related field.</p> <p>Documented experience conducting research on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in ruminant livestock production systems as an approach to climate change mitigation (as doctoral research focus or post-doctoral research experience).</p> <p>Experience with emerging technologies of assessing enteric emissions from ruminant livestock; these may include but not limited to the following: chamber, SF6, and GreenFeed.</p> <p>Demonstrated excellent publication and grantsmanship record and experience in design of ruminant animal experiments.</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.</p> <p>Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.</p> <p>An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.</p> <p>You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.</p> <p>Open Date 04/14/2026 Close Date 05/14/2026 Job Category Faculty Requisition Number F023P Benefits</p> <p>Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.</p> <p>Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/5873</p> <p>Reference Letter</p> <p>References</p> <p>Minimum References Required 2 Recommendation Deadline</p>