Small Ruminant Position Available

The Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resources Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is hiring an Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Small Ruminant Production and Management. It is the position previously held by Dr. Niki Whitley, who is now on the faculty of North Carolina A&T University.

The mix of responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses in small ruminant production and management and other courses in the applicant's area of expertise
• Advising students
• Assisting in the development of new graduate and undergraduate courses
• Supervising operation of the University's small ruminant facilities
• Conducting research and extension programs in the applicant's area of expertise that are appropriate to the needs of the state, region, and nation
• Cooperating with the University of Maryland College Park in statewide small ruminant program activities.

A Ph.D. in the area of Animal Science and skills in small ruminant production and management is required.

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