Job description
The Department of Animal Science at Berry College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor, open specialty, to begin in August 2026. As the largest major on campus and characterized by early hands-on learning for students, we seek candidates from a range of specialties in Animal Science who will complement the expertise of our current faculty.
Teaching will include introductory courses as well as other upper-level coursework in the major, including courses in the area of expertise. Successful candidates are expected to establish a strong research program involving undergraduate students. We are especially interested in candidates with experience mentoring animal science majors seeking careers in a broad range of fields.
Berry College has a working dairy, equine center, beef and sheep units, which are used in teaching and research. In addition to a commitment to high-quality teaching and scholarship, the successful candidate should also possess a strong interest in service to the college community, including the mentoring of students in a residential college environment. Our collegial department of nine faculty members strives for excellence in teaching animal science and mentoring students from a wide range of backgrounds. The candidate should share our department’s commitment to student engagement inside and outside of the classroom. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with the student-run Berry Enterprises and the Campbell School of Business.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in animal science or a closely related field, with postdoctoral experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry’s educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: “We educate the head, heart, and hands – to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities.” Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master’s level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College’s stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry’s ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring that facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcome. You can reach out to us at [email protected] or (706) 233-4062. To apply, click here.
How to apply
Applicants should submit the following: a letter of application describing the candidate’s interest in this position, commitment to the Berry mission, and approach to inclusive teaching and learning; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that should articulate the candidate’s teaching approach, experience, and goals; a statement of research plans; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Dawn Bresnahan, at [email protected].
Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation.
