Teaching Professor of Companion Animal Biology and Management
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Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor of Companion Animal Biology and Management
Penn State University•University Park, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Animal Science at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor of Companion Animal Biology and Management. This is a 48-week, non-tenure line faculty position with 75% Teaching and 25% Extension responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide leadership in companion animal teaching and youth outreach programs and will play a central role in undergraduate education within the Animal Science major. Undergraduate teaching responsibilities may include ANSC 150S (ANSC Freshman Seminar), ANSC 215 (Pets in Society), ANSC 305 (Companion Animal Nutrition), ANSC 315 (Small Animal Health and Disease), ANSC 415 (Companion Animal Behavior), ANSC 419W (Applied Animal Welfare), and/or development of additional courses aligned with departmental needs and candidate expertise. Penn State values the incorporation of experiential learning into formal coursework. The faculty member will mentor undergraduate students and advise the Small and Exotic Animal Club. The successful candidate will develop and deliver Extension and outreach programs focused on companion animal science through activities such as 4-H/youth programs, workshops, camps, and educational events. They will collaborate with Penn State Extension personnel to deliver educational materials through in person and virtual formats and will engage with stakeholders, alumni, and companion animal organizations to support educational initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to collaborative scholarship across the Department and College of Agricultural Sciences. They will engage in appropriate professional and service activities within and outside the Department.
Requirements
- Ph.D. and/or D.V.M/V.D.M. degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, or a closely related field.
- Completion of all degree requirements by the appointment date.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Demonstrated effective outreach to formal and non-formal audiences.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Strong leadership skills to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, youth audiences, and stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- D.V.M/V.M.D. degree is preferred.
- Areas of expertise may include nutrition, physiology, reproduction, genetics, disease, behavior, or related disciplines.
- Experience with experiential learning.
- Experience with youth programs.
- Experience with student organizations.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in companion animal teaching and youth outreach programs.
- Play a central role in undergraduate education within the Animal Science major.
- Teach undergraduate courses such as ANSC 150S (ANSC Freshman Seminar), ANSC 215 (Pets in Society), ANSC 305 (Companion Animal Nutrition), ANSC 315 (Small Animal Health and Disease), ANSC 415 (Companion Animal Behavior), ANSC 419W (Applied Animal Welfare), and/or develop additional courses.
- Incorporate experiential learning into formal coursework.
- Mentor undergraduate students.
- Advise the Small and Exotic Animal Club.
- Develop and deliver Extension and outreach programs focused on companion animal science.
- Engage in activities such as 4-H/youth programs, workshops, camps, and educational events.
- Collaborate with Penn State Extension personnel to deliver educational materials through in-person and virtual formats.
- Engage with stakeholders, alumni, and companion animal organizations to support educational initiatives.
- Contribute to collaborative scholarship across the Department and College of Agricultural Sciences.
- Engage in appropriate professional and service activities within and outside the Department.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
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