Assistant/Associate Professor, Wildlife Biology
About The Position
Husson University's College of Science and Humanities invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Biology. The ideal candidate will have the academic background and experience to help lead Husson's new online programs in Wildlife Biology and Conservation. The successful candidate will have a history of scholarship in wildlife biology, animal behavior, or ecology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and develop online Bachelor's- and Master's-level courses in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Techniques, Animal Behavior, and Animal Welfare, among other topics. This is a fully remote, 12-month position, with expectations of online teaching plus other disciplinary and departmental responsibilities in line with faculty rank. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. This is a fully remote full-time ranked faculty position. Husson University is a private institution of approximately 3100 undergraduate and graduate students located in Bangor, Maine. The University is dedicated to offering premier professional programs designed to maximize experiential learning opportunities and student success. Husson University prides itself on providing first-class online professional education that is based in rigor and engaging learning.
Requirements
- Requirements for the position include an earned doctoral degree in Wildlife Biology or a related field; ABD considered.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to effective online teaching and student learning and possess strong communication skills.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to applications with previous higher education online teaching experience and evidence of scholarly activities.
Responsibilities
- Instruct undergraduate and graduate online wildlife biology and conservation courses, plus other courses as assigned, using the MLS system Canvas.
- Develop online undergraduate and graduate wildlife biology and conservation courses in collaboration with Instructional Designers and Directors.
- Implement appropriate pedagogical techniques for the online environment, including facilitating student engagement and providing student feedback and support.
- Support assessment of online courses and curricula.
- Engage in research and scholarly work appropriate for the faculty rank.
- Participate in admissions events as assigned. Support recruitment.
- Professionally represent Husson University in all university activities, including teaching, scholarship, and outreach.
- Guide student research, theses, and capstone projects in assigned programs as needed.
- Participate in faculty governance as assigned.
- Support students with networking and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
