Lecturer Animal Sciences and Technologies

The Ohio State University • Wooster, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI), the full time lecturer in Animal Sciences teaches four courses in the autumn semester – ANMLTEC 3101.01T – Equine Marketing, ANMLTEC 2800T – Basic Horsemanship, ANIMSCI 2200.02T – Introduction to Animal Science Lab, and ANIMSCI 2200.03 – Animal Systems) and four in the spring semester – ANMLTEC 3201T Horse Judging and Evaluation, ANMLTEC 3101.02T Equine Facility Management, ANIMSCI 2200.02T – Introduction to Animal Science Lab and ANIMSCI 2200.03 – Animal Systems.

Additional responsibilities include contribution to outreach and recruiting efforts for the Animal Sciences division and ATI as a whole, including engagement with prospective students and stakeholders.
The standard semester course load for full-time (100% FTE) lecturer positions is 2 – 4 courses, 12 credits, or 24 contact hours. The specific courses to be taught are to be negotiated with the Director in consultation with the Area Coordinator, where appropriate, on a semester basis.
In addition to classroom activities, full-time lecturers are expected to hold office hours commensurate with course expectations and these office hours should be clearly communicated to students on each course syllabus. Semester responsibilities run from the first day of classes for the semester through the University established date that grades are due. Information on the official academic calendar can be found on the registrar’s website at: https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregistrar.osu.edu&token=3Qci%2F1Fu67ppZ2yJDCSO4MV1mLX6HvH5GhKTFwWl%2B1k%3D.
Full-time lecturers are expected to be involved broadly in the academic life of the Institute. Upon negotiation with the Director, non-classroom student related activities (including, but not limited to, program coordination, academic advising, and club advising) may be considered for equivalence to classroom activities.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Animal Sciences
• 2 years of undergraduate teaching experience

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in equine science, management, and horsemanship.
• Advanced knowledge of animal science education and applied laboratory instruction.
• Significant industry experience with demonstrated professional leadership.
• Proven ability to build industry partnerships, recruit students, and promote program growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses in the autumn semester: ANMLTEC 3101.01T – Equine Marketing, ANMLTEC 2800T – Basic Horsemanship, ANIMSCI 2200.02T – Introduction to Animal Science Lab, and ANIMSCI 2200.03 – Animal Systems.
• Teach four courses in the spring semester: ANMLTEC 3201T Horse Judging and Evaluation, ANMLTEC 3101.02T Equine Facility Management, ANIMSCI 2200.02T – Introduction to Animal Science Lab and ANIMSCI 2200.03 – Animal Systems.
• Contribute to outreach and recruiting efforts for the Animal Sciences division and ATI.
• Engage with prospective students and stakeholders.
• Hold office hours commensurate with course expectations.
• Be involved broadly in the academic life of the Institute.
• Potentially engage in non-classroom student related activities such as program coordination, academic advising, and club advising, upon negotiation with the Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level