Hunt Endowed Chair, Research Faculty- Beef Education & Research

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number F001409P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title Hunt Endowed Chair, Research Faculty- Beef Education & Research
Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Primary Unit Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Research Faculty
Position Control Number 0831
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 04/13/2026
FLSA Status Exempt
Tenure Tracking Negotiable (must be justified)
Rank Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
The Animal, Veterinary and Food Science Department is seeking applications for the Hunt Endowed Chair in Beef Education and Research. We seek an innovative scholar committed to continuing Professor Carl Hunt’s tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and service to the cattle industry.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a robust, extramurally funded and industry-supported research program (60%) focused on both applied and fundamental aspects of growing-finishing cattle nutrition, including beef, beef on dairy, and feedlot management. Responsibilities also include training graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduate researchers. In addition, the candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching (35%) in areas such as ruminant nutrition and feedlot management. The candidate will also provide service (5%) to the university. The position is an academic year, tenure track or tenured appointment, and is available at the Associate or Full Professor level. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.
Research and education activities of the Endowed Chair will be supported by proceeds from the Hunt Family Beef Education and Research Endowment (>$2M) made possible through the generous donations of the Hunt family, colleagues of the late Dr. Carl Hunt, alumni, industry, and supporters of the Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences.
Unit/Department Summary
https://www.uidaho.edu/agricultural-life-sciences/academics/animal-veterinary-food-sciences
Administrative Summary
Contingency Description
Teaching & Advising 35%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 60%
Outreach & Extension 0%
University Service & Leadership 5%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D in Animal Science or closely related to the domain of the position.
  • Must hold the rank of associate or full professor. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.
  • Record of research and publication in peer-reviewed journals
  • Experience teaching at the university level
  • Experience securing extramural grants, industry support, or competitive funding
  • Professional or research experience in the beef cattle feeding industry
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of maintenance requirements and energy efficiency across different classes and types of beef cattle, including the role of environmental factors in greenhouse gas emissions, such as methane
  • Experience with all aspects of feedlot management, including feed bunk management, least-cost ration formulation, growth-promoting implants, feed commodities, environmental considerations, and evaluation of final product quality and profitability
  • Ability to apply or develop skills in the use and evaluation of alternative feedstuffs and byproducts in finishing rations
  • Experience leading research teams and training students and farm personnel in effective feedlot management practices
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • Ability and willingness to lift, move and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Posting Information


Posting Date 01/30/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by April 15, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Along with your online application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, a statement of research, a statement of teaching, and unofficial transcripts.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

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