Job Description
Pay Range:
USD $39,040.00 - USD $54,660.00 /Yr.
Overview:
The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for a Canine Instructor position to perform or assist with canine development, training, and handling operations to support research and development activities in the Canine Performance Sciences Program. this position also provides general care and welfare of canines, maintains equipment and facilities, participates in outreach activities, and other duties as assigned to support the program's mission.
Responsibilities:- Assists with basic canine development, training, and handling to support detection dog production and research, development, and outreach activities.
- Assists others in observing, recording, and assisting in evaluating canine behavior and performance for production, research, and development activities.
- Assists in the overall management of facilities and equipment utilized by the program.
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs unassisted.
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid in state driver's license required upon hire
Substitution allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Behavioral, Animal, Zoology, and Biological Sciences or related degree
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Knowledge behavioral principals of animal learning and conditioning as applies to training detection canines.
- Advanced understanding of detection canine development, training, and handling practices.
- Knowledge of handling in different modes of operational employment of detection canines.
- Knowledge of training dogs with no prior foundation ("green") to perform detection work.
- Ability to effectively communication about detection canine development, training, and employment.
- Ability to train dogs with no prior foundational training ("green") to perform detection tasks.
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Auburn University, AL |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $39,040–$54,660 Per Year |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1856 |
| Website | http://www.auburn.edu/ |
About Company
Welcome to Auburn University, a
comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University
continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.
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