Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science
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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Contact:Eric Scholljegerdes
Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary:New Mexico State University Department of Animal and Range Sciences invites applications for a 9-month full-time benefit-eligible tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science. This position presents an exciting opportunity at a minority serving institution to make a lasting impact through innovative student-centered teaching and engagement in undergraduate education
Position Details
PositionTitle: Assistant or Associate Professor of Animal Science
College/Division: AgriculturalConsumer & Env Sci Col
Department: 302000-ANIMAL AND RANGE SCIENCES
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status:Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative department committed to excellence in teaching research and service. Reporting to the Department Head of Animal and Range Sciences the incumbent will have access to the resources and mentoring needed to establish a thriving and rewarding academic career. This position is located at the New Mexico State University Main Campus in Las Cruces NM.
The appointment will be 100% teaching with opportunities for supplemental compensation for recruitment and retention efforts. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. There are currently undergraduate classes associated with this position at all levels in the curriculum. This faculty will also help to direct the dual credit program in animal science. This position will foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center for Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS). Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate ability to utilize digital technologies for course design and delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching lecture and hands-on lab classes in animal science
Ability to design and deliver courses online
Departmental service
Recruiting and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds
Actively engage in scholarly activities related to instruction including but not limited to participating in curriculum revision and enhancement and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
*The following documents are required. Please include on the application: -Your resume/cv
-Cover letter (limit 600 words)
-Transcript
-Concise statement of teaching interests goals and objectives for this position (2 page maximum)
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
A Ph.D. (awarded by date of hire) or other terminal degree and instructional experience in Animal Science.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior teaching experience and a willingness and desire to advise undergraduate students in Animal Science are desirable. Candidates must be committed to student-centered education continued high-quality professional development and service to the university and community.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Required Experience:
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