Assistant Professor of Agriculture - Animal Science

Arkansas Tech University•Russellville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 9-month contract faculty position in the Department of Agriculture and Tourism in the College of Business and Economic Development. The appointment consists of 80% teaching, 10% service, and 10% scholarship. The Assistant Professor will develop and teach undergraduate courses, primarily in animal science, and may teach graduate courses when appropriate. The role includes assessing and improving courses, engaging students in high-impact learning practices, advising and mentoring students, and advising agriculture-related student organizations. The faculty member will develop an innovative teaching and research program, establish a sustainable scholarship program that includes seeking external funding, and conduct and publish peer-reviewed research in their area of expertise or in the scholarship of teaching and learning. The position also involves service to the department, college, university, and profession, committee participation, and outreach to the public. The position is located on the Main Campus in Russellville, Arkansas.

Requirements

Ph.D. in animal science or a related discipline, or a DVM.
Knowledge of the animal science and agriculture sectors.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in and/or knowledge of animal science.
Excellence in college-level teaching methods.
Ability to inspire and motivate students.
Experience teaching and mentoring students in a face-to-face classroom setting.
Demonstrated ability to design college-level coursework.
Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Commitment to publishing research in the academic press.
Potential to obtain extramural funding to support research and outreach programs.
Experience designing, implementing, coordinating, or assessing high-impact practices such as internships, service learning, undergraduate research, learning communities, first-year experiences, capstone projects, study abroad, or peer mentoring.
Experience developing durable skills such as communication, critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, leadership, or adaptability.

Responsibilities

Develop and teach a variety of undergraduate courses, primarily in animal science and/or other areas based on interests and programmatic needs.
Teach and assess graduate courses when appropriate.
Engage students in high-impact learning practices.
Assess courses and pursue continuous improvement.
Advise and mentor undergraduate students, and graduate students when appropriate.
Advise student organizations related to agriculture.
Develop an innovative teaching and research program in agriculture.
Develop a sustainable scholarship program, including seeking external funds.
Conduct and publish peer-reviewed research related to the faculty member’s area of expertise or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Serve the department, college, university, and profession, including serving on committees.
Engage in outreach and interaction with the general public and participate in related academic societies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head and/or Dean.