Instructor/Assistant Professor, Animal Science
- Employer
- Murray State University
- Location
- Murray
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Agricultural Science & Extension
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20220045FAC
Job Title:Instructor/Assistant Professor, Animal Science
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray
Employment Term:Academic Year
Position Type:Faculty (Non-Tenure-Track)
Department:Animal and Equine Science
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:Full-time, nine-month Instructor/Assistant Professor position to begin August 15, 2022.
Teach 12 hours per semester of courses in animal science including (but not limited to) Introduction to Animal Science, livestock nutrition, reproduction, and management with specific emphasis on core classes. Successful applicant will have academic advising, student recruitment and course development responsibilities. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve as an advisor to student clubs and organizations, to work closely with equine and livestock managers, to interact with an industry advisory committee, and develop a working relationship with industries relevant to the programs. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in research and professional development activities. Involvement in service/leadership activities to the school, university, industry and state, regional, and national professional organizations will be included as a part of position responsibilities. Actual teaching assignments will be based on the specific strengths of the successful candidate and the curricular needs of the school.
Master’s degree in Animal Science or related field is required.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:Significant skills/work experience in the livestock industry required. Demonstrated competence in the area of Animal Science is also required. The ability to teach and work in a multidisciplinary School of Agriculture is expected.
Ph.D. in Animal Science is preferred. ABD with a documented plan of completion by start date will be considered. Previous teaching experience at a college/university and/or work or farm management experience in food animal science, particularly beef cattle, is preferred. Experience working with graduate students and graduate programs and experience with competitive teams (judging teams, Quadrathalon, etc.) is also preferred.
Note: If the successful candidate is master’s prepared, the position will be filled as a non-tenure track, instructor. If the successful candidate holds a terminal degree, the position will be filled as a tenure-track, assistant professor.
05/11/2022
Open Until Filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:Along with the application, the following items must be included:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae
To assist the search committee in effectively reviewing your application materials, please be sure that your letter of application and vitae demonstrate your skill sets, credentials, and degrees held as requested by the posted advertisement.
If you are ABD, please include a statement that outlines your plan for completion, which should also include the name of your committee chair, phone number and email address along with your anticipated defense date and anticipated graduation date. For example: My dissertation committee anticipates that I will be completed by August 1, 2025, as my defense date is currently set for May 28, 2025. Currently, my data has been collected and analyzed and Chapters 1 through 5 of the dissertation have been submitted to the committee. My dissertation committee chair is: Dr. Michael Jordan, 1000 Eastman Way, Atlanta, GA 40012, 815-000-0000, email: Michael.jordan@dissertationcommitteeuniversity.edu.
For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by June 13, 2022. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Organization
For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928.
Recent Accolades:
- U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans
- Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
- G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School
- Forbes Best Employers List
Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.
The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.
- Website
- http://www.murraystate.edu/
- Telephone
- (270) 809-2146
- Location
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412 Sparks Hall
Murray
KY
42071
US
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