Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Instructional Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Department of Poultry Science, in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University is accepting applications for a full-time Academic Professional Track (non-tenure) Instructional Assistant Professor position with a 9-month academic appointment of 85% teaching and 15% service. This Academic Professional Track (APT) faculty position will contribute to the advancement of our undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. This APT position provides promotion opportunities following university guidelines. Instructional responsibilities include developing and teaching undergraduate courses in the fields associated with the Department’s programs in Poultry Science. The successful candidate will be expected to prepare and teach no less than two to three poultry Science courses per semester. The incumbent will deliver courses in the undergraduate curriculum, including General Avian Science (Poultry Science 201), Avian Science Laboratory (Poultry Science 302), and Investigation of Professional Development in Poultry Science (Poultry Science 381). Professional and academic service, leadership, and other scholarly activities in teaching are expected. The Department of Poultry Science is a comprehensive program with academic, research, and service components spanning the full range, from modern poultry management to cutting-edge biotechnology. Texas A&M University is a public, land-grant institution.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Ph.D. in Poultry Science or a closely related field.
- Strong knowledge of the subject matter taught in undergraduate poultry science courses.
- Prior classroom teaching experience and/or demonstrate strong teaching capability.
- A desire to mentor students.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal).
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the field of instructional design.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Poultry Science.
- Prepare and teach no less than two to three poultry Science courses per semester.
- Deliver courses in the undergraduate curriculum, including General Avian Science (Poultry Science 201), Avian Science Laboratory (Poultry Science 302), and Investigation of Professional Development in Poultry Science (Poultry Science 381).
- Engage in professional and academic service, leadership, and other scholarly activities in teaching.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
