Assistant Professor of Animal Science

Position Summary: 
Eastern New Mexico University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Animal Science. The agriculture program offers courses leading to a B.S. in Animal and Dairy Science with an emphasis in Production Management and Pre-veterinary Medicine. The program is student-centered, focusing on engaging undergraduate students in research opportunities. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and the ability to establish a research program that engages students in applied and/or basic research. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is required. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate courses in animal physiology, production, nutrition, veterinary science, and other related classes  
• Maintain and enhance ENMU’s relationship with area high school agriculture programs, including dual credit, FFA judging contests, and recruitment
• Establish an active research program which provides research experience and mentoring for undergraduate students
• Seek and obtain extramural funding to support research efforts
• Maintain appropriate service to the department, college, university and community, including service on committees, assisting with recruitment and retention efforts and student advising
• Perform other duties as assigned

• A Ph.D. in Animal Science (ABD considered), Agriculture, or a related field; ability to work well in a collegial setting

• Experience developing and teaching courses through multiple formats (face-to-face, online, etc.)
• Commitment to collaboration and working as part of a team to visualize, plan, deliver, assess, and redirect programs as needed to serve stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature and sometimes requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Application Review Date: Open Until Filled
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check. 
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:   
Required Documents:
Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.       
 Letter of interest      
 Resume      
 Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)      
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