Assistant Professor or Instructor of Agriculture Biology and Health Sciences Animal Science potential Tenure-Track

The Department of Agriculture Biology and Health Sciences invites applications for a ninemonth fulltime (tenuretrack with terminal degree) faculty member in animal science at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor beginning January or August 2025. The area of expertise for this position is in animal science and the department is interested in attracting a broadly trained scientist to complement its existing Agriculture faculty. The duties of this position will include teaching lower division and upper division courses that support the animal science concentration including but not limited to Introduction to Animal Science Animal Reproduction Principles of Animal Nutrition Beef Cattle Science and other courses in the department as determined by the expertise of the finalist. Faculty members at Cameron University have a 12hour teaching load each semester including laboratory instruction. Faculty members are expected to actively participate in academic advising general education and program assessment program improvement activities departmental recruitment and retention efforts departmental governance and identified university activities. Responsibilities for the tenuretrack position also include accomplishing scholarly activity such as undergraduate research and service work.

The department offers a B.S. in Agriculture with concentrations in agronomy animal science agribusiness management and general agriculture and a B.S. in Biology. In addition the department offers an A.S. in Allied Health Sciences an A.A.S. in Respiratory Care and an A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology. The department oversees the operation of the Cameron University Farm which includes a fulltime farm operator and has dedicated facilities for instruction in animal and plant science along with maintenance and storage facilities. Native and improved pasture is available on Universityowned and leased land and animal handling and care equipment is available. The Cameron University Farm seasonally maintains cattle hogs and sheep and has capacity to add other species to support the new faculty members research interests.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in animal science or related discipline required for Instructor position. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor tenuretrack requires possession of an earned Ph.D. or other terminal degree in animal science agriculture or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. ABD applicants will be considered. Evidence of successful collegelevel teaching experience is desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

Terminal degree in animal science agriculture or a closely related discipline. Experience in livestock management is preferred as is experience mentoring undergraduate student research.Two or more years of college or university teaching experience is preferred.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

INSTITUTION:

Cameron University (www.cameron) is a statesupported regional institution located in Lawton Oklahoma that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence the university provides a wide range of economic cultural and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Masterslevel graduate degrees are offered in business behavioral sciences and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines and associate degrees are offered in many others. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the Universitys Annual Security Report listing crime statistics and university policies is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online atwww.cameron/ops.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter
• Current C.V./resume including a list of three references with contact information
• Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable at this time)
• statement of teaching philosophy
• statement of research interests

DEADLINE:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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