Teaching Instructor

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title Teaching Instructor
Department SEBS - Animal Science
Salary Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary
The Department of Animal Sciences, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, is seeking a nontenure-track, calendar-year Teaching Instructor. This position is ONE of two new Teaching Instructor positions in the program. The candidate will be broadly trained in animal sciences. Responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Companion Animal Science, Equine Science, and Production Animal Science options. The candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses such as Introduction to Animal Science, Companion Animal Science, Animal Behavior and Well-being, Animal Nutrition, Animal-Assisted Therapy, and courses that give students hands-on experience with animals. Expertise in physiology, nutrition, and genetics is also desirable. The opportunity to develop new courses in the candidate’s area of expertise also exists. 
 
The instructor will also assist with academic first-year, upper-class, and transfer advising for our large undergraduate program and with course assessment and other administrative duties. 
Proposed Start Date: July 1, 2022
COVID-19 Immunization Requirement
Posting Number 22FA0007
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Minimum Education and Experience
Applicants should have a strong background in animal sciences and/or life sciences. A master of science degree and at least 5 years of experience are required. A Ph.D. or D.V.M. degree is preferred. Preference will also be given to individuals with broad experience working with multiple animal species. 
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Overview
The Department of Animal Sciences, with strong roots in the land-grant tradition, has as its mission “to improve the health and well-being of animals, including humans, through integration of teaching, research, and outreach.” Animal Sciences is a popular major for many students at Rutgers with over 450 students enrolled in one of the five options: Preveterinary Medicine and Research, Laboratory Animal Science, Equine Science, Production Animal Science, and Companion Animal Science. The curriculum provides students with the scientific knowledge, technical skills, and experience to be competitive for entrance into professional schools (veterinary, graduate, medical, etc.) or employment in animal science-related fields. Our graduates are highly regarded by professional schools and employers. 
Statement
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/150651
Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
Location Details
Bartlett Hall




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