Teaching Faculty - Open Rank - Meats Judging, Teaching, and Outreach



Department of Animal Sciences


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign


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SHORT DESCRIPTION SUMMARIZING POSITION:


Full time, 12 month specialized faculty position that will coach the meats judging and meat animal evaluation teams, teach meats-related courses, lead youth and stakeholder outreach and extension programs, and assist in operations of Meat Science Lab and salesroom. Initial appointments are typically at the rank of Instructor, Lecturer, Teaching Assistant Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor. Senior level appointment to Sr. Instructor/Lecturer or Teaching/Clinical Associate Professor or Teaching/Clinical Professor may be available for candidates with significant additional experience and stature.


55% Meats Judging/Teaching:


1. Serve as the coach of the University of Illinois Intercollegiate Meats Judging Team and Co-coach the meat animal evaluation team


a. Recruit new members for the meats judging team


b. Introduce meats judging to prospective team members through teaching ANSC 215: Introduction to Animal Evaluation (fall, half-semester course)


c. Teach ANSC 310 Meat Selection and Grading (fall, full semester course)


d. Coordinate practices for team both within Meat Science Lab facilities and at external facilities


e. Arrange travel, contest entry, and logistics for team participation in intercollegiate meats judging contests


f. Escort and coach teams as they participate in contests


g. Co-teach ANSC 211: Breeding Animal Evaluation (50% responsibility)


h. Co-teach ANSC 301 Food Animal Production, Management and Evaluation


2. Prepare carcasses for evaluation, collect needed data, and fabricate products for practices and classes


20% Meats Outreach/Extension:


1. Develop and lead youth programs focused on meat and animal evaluation


2. Assist other educational partners in developing meat evaluation programs


3. Cultivate relationships with meats judging alumni to provide for a sustainable future of the program


4. Coordinate Illinois FFA Meats Judging contest


5. Judge Summer 4H carcass shows


6. Develop summer youth activities to complement existing programs and provide emphasis on meats and meat animal evaluation (Meats Judging camp, Livestock judging camp etc.)


20% Assist with operations and management of Meat Science Lab facilities:


1. Assist the Unit Manager in the on-site management of unit slaughter, fabrication, and processing operations


a. Assist in the supervision of various groups of employees that may include full-time classified personnel and part-time hourly staff


b. Participate in ongoing management training that may include, but is not limited to areas such as human resources, environmental management, animal care, and budgeting/business management


c. Provide training to part-time hourly staff in slaughter and fabrication procedures


2. Partner with faculty and staff to collectively manage and allocate unit resources, ensuring the facility meets its research, teaching, and production objectives. Participate in slaughter, carcass fabrication, and meat packaging to support unit needs for research, teaching, and outreach


3. Coordinate with faculty and staff to arrange coverage and staffing solutions for both scheduled and unexpected absences of full and part-time employees


5% Other Duties as agreed upon with Department Head and Director of Farms



POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS


Education


Required: M.S. degree in Animal Science or a related field.


Preferred: M.S. degree with a specialization in Meat Science


Individuals working toward a degree may be considered, but the degree must be obtained by the starting date.


Individuals with a MS or DVM degree may be appointed as Instructor. PhD is required for Lecturer, Clinical or Teaching Professor position.


Experience


Required: Meats judging experience including participation as a student and some assistant coaching experience. Informal classroom teaching experience.


Preferred: Formal assistant coaching or coaching experience for meats judging. Formal classroom teaching experience.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Preferred: Ability and proficiency in humane slaughter techniques and fabrication of meat animals and meat products.


Demonstrated involvement and leadership in meat-industry organizations.



SALARY AND APPOINTMENT DETAILS


This is a full-time (100%, 12/12 service basis) specialized faculty appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.



PROPOSED STARTING DATE:


The proposed start is March 16, 2025 or as soon as possible after the closing date.



APPLICATON PROCEDURES:


Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting on https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 10, 2025. The position will remain posted until filled. All requested information must be submitted via the online system for your application to be considered.


For further information, please contact Bailey Harsh, search chair, via e-mail at bharsh2@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1028400
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu