Instructor Director of Student Experiential Learning - Animal Science
Instructor Director of Student Experiential Learning - Animal Science
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Job Title
Instructor & Director of Student Experiential Learning Animal ScienceAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
Animal ScienceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
This is a 12month nontenuretrack position located on Tarletons main campus in Stephenville Texas. Work hours: MonFri; 8 AM5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institutions discretion. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching mentor undergraduate students and participate in the necessary operation of the institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
20 Teaching and Service:
- Plan prepare and deliver lectures seminars and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students which may include general education core curriculum.
- Teach courses 1 course per semester) in Animal Science under the direction of the Animal Science Department Head.
- Develop course syllabi select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams quizzes papers etc.
- Assess student performance provide timely feedback and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
- Engage students in active learning foster critical thinking skills and provide opportunities for discussion collaboration and handson learning.
- Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours feedback on assignments and mentoring.
- Adhere to university policies academic integrity standards and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
- Incorporate innovative teaching methods technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field improve teaching skills and explore new instructional strategies.
- Collaborate with colleagues departmental faculty and university staff to coordinate course offerings share resources and contribute to program development and improvement.
- Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to college committees advisory committees student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and parttime faculty.
80 Director of Student Experiential Learning:
- Works under the direction of the Agriculture Center Director supervises and participates in farm work including the care of animals and protection of crops.
- Firstline assistant to the Ag. Center Director in accomplishing goals of TSU Ag. Center in providing resources for teaching research and service including cooperation with faculty and graduate assistants to assist in meeting the requirements of various courses utilizing the Ag. Center for teaching and demonstration.
- Responsible for training supervision and coaching of student workers interns and appropriate staff in all aspects of the Ag. Center operations.
- Responsible for animal husbandry of cattle sheep goats and swine.
- Responsible for planning and executing field work such as plowing planting fertilization pasture management hay production control and other agronomic practices.
- Service operate and repair Ag Center equipment and maintain operation and maintenance records.
- Cooperates with other Ag. Center employees to maintain efficient operation of all Center enterprises.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Masters degree in Animal Science or closely related discipline with an emphasis in livestock management and /or farm management from an accredited university.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduatelevel instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; ability to interact with students staff and faculty in a professional collegial and collaborative manner. Must be knowledgeable in livestock husbandry and management farm machinery equipment and metal fabrication. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Organized and recordkeeping ability. Must be able to work a flexible schedule beyond normal work hours including evening and weekend hours.
***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via theSubmit action.
Employment applications must include (required):
- Completed online application
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
- Unofficial transcripts
- Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.
- Philosophy Statement related to teaching
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degreegranting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
