Assistant/Associate Professor in Poultry Nutrition and Health

Job Description

This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate
Professor rank with an initial appointment of 60% research and 40%
extension in the School of Animal Sciences. We are seeking a
dynamic individual with a commitment to establish, fund, and
maintain a vigorous research and extension program that creates
knowledge for our poultry producers in Virginia and nationwide.
Areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, growth
biology, metabolic basis of nutrient absorption and utilization,
nutritional biochemistry, poultry health and welfare. Extension
duties may include, but are not limited to, workshops, industry
advisory panels, extension publications, continuing education
courses. The successful candidate is expected to advise graduate
students, communicate pertinent scientific findings to university
and commercial poultry industry clientele, publish original
research in refereed journals, and actively participate in national
and international professional organizations. Cooperation with
existing faculty and service in support of the department, college
and University community is expected. The successful candidate will
receive a competitive salary, a generous start-up package and
research space. This position requires occasional travel for
conferences and workshops.

SALARY: Commensurate with training and experience.

DATE AVAILABLE: August 10, 2027

APPLICATIONS: Deadline for applications is November 27, 2026 or
until the position is filled. Applicants must complete the faculty
application online at https://www.jobs.vt.edu (posting #538246). A
cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and extension vision
statements (1 page maximum collectively), and a list of three
references with addresses, email addresses and phone numbers must
be included.

POINT OF CONTACT: Chair of the Search Committee, Leonie Jacobs,
Associate Professor, School of Animal Sciences,
jacobsL@vt.edu.

Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT RANK:

· Ph.D. in poultry science or equivalent degree by appointment
start date.

· Evidence of poultry nutrition and health expertise.

· Evidence of research success.

· A demonstrated interest in dissemination of knowledge to poultry
industry stakeholders.

· A demonstrated interest in interacting with poultry industry
stakeholders.

· An interest in interdisciplinary approaches to problem
solving.

· Strong writing, speaking, computing, and interpersonal
skills.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSOCIATE RANK:

· Evidence of successful external grant writing (including the
ability to secure external funding) and publications in
peer-reviewed journals relevant to the field.

· Evidence of successful engagement with the poultry industry
(e.g., workshops, talks, publications and their impact).

· Demonstrated success in graduate student supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

11/27/2026 (open until filled)

Additional Information

APPLICATIONS: Deadline for applications is November 27, 2026 or
until the position is filled. Applicants must complete the faculty
application online at https://www.jobs.vt.edu (posting #538426). A
cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and extension vision
statements (1 page maximum collectively), and a list of three
references with addresses, email addresses and phone numbers must
be included.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal
conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),
Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a
hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be
leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution
that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the
world, Virginia Tech is an
inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and
creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse
enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students in eight
undergraduate colleges , a
school of medicine , a
veterinary medicine college,
Graduate School , and
Honors College . The university has a significant presence
across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C.
area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites
in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous
Extension offices and
research institutes . A leading global research institution,
Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research
annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional
development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable
contributions to university shared governance provide important
representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique
and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation,
race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or
otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire
about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation
of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected
by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an
accommodation, please contact Leonie Jacobs at jacobsl@vt.edu during regular business
hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.