Teaching Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor - CY

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Teaching Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor - CY Department Animal Science Salary Details $85,588 or $93,588 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Department of Animal Sciences, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Science is seeking a continuing non-tenure track, calendar year Teaching Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor. Responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Pre-veterinary Medicine/Research, Companion Animal Science, and Equine and Production Animal Science options. The candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses such as Animal Nutrition, Genetics, Pathophysiology, Physiology, Reproduction, and courses on Companion Animal Health and Diseases. The opportunity to develop new courses in the candidate's area of expertise also exists. The position will also assist with academic first-year, upper-class, and transfer advising for our large undergraduate program and with course assessment and other administrative duties.

This position includes teaching courses in the Pre-veterinary Medicine/Research, Companion Animal Science, and Equine and Production Animal Science options. The candidate will be expected to develop and teach undergraduate courses in Animal Nutrition, Genetics, Pathophysiology, Physiology, Reproduction, and courses on Companion Animal Health and Diseases. The opportunity to develop new courses in the candidate's area of expertise also exists. The position will also assist with academic first-year, upper-class, and transfer advising for the undergraduate program and with course assessment and other administrative duties. Candidates for the Assistant Teaching Professor level hire should have at least 4 years of teaching and/or related experience.

APPOINTMENT TERM

This is a 12-month non-tenure-track faculty position.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background screenings.

• Because Rutgers is a public, state university, this position may contribute to eligibility for student loan forgiveness based on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 26FA0855 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Candidates must have a strong background in animal sciences and/or life sciences.
• A DVM or Ph.D.
• The Assistant Teaching Professor level hire should have at least 4 years of teaching and/or related experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

The Department of Animal Sciences, with strong roots in the Land Grant tradition, has as its mission "to improve the health and well-being of animals, including humans, through integration of teaching, research, and outreach." Animal Science is a popular undergraduate major at Rutgers with over 450 students enrolled in one of the four options: Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Research, Laboratory Animal Science, Equine and Production Animal Science, and Companion Animal Science. The curriculum provides students with scientific knowledge, technical skills, and hand-on experience to be competitive for entrance into professional schools (veterinary, graduate, medical, etc.) or employment in animal science-related fields. Our graduates are highly regarded by professional schools and employers.

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) is located on the Rutgers University George H. Cook campus in New Brunswick, NJ. New Brunswick is a city with theaters, museums, restaurants, nightlife, and culture and direct train and bus lines to Manhattan. In addition, our students have at their disposal animal, produce, and turfgrass farms; woods and trails; display and community gardens; and even a bamboo forest. SEBS is committed to the study of how human and environmental health can intersect to support a healthy and sustainable future.

Established in 1766, Rutgers University (then known as Queen's College) is the eighth oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and one of only nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. The basis for what is today the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences was formed in 1864 from an effort led by Professor George H. Cook to designate Rutgers as New Jersey's land-grant college, two years after Congress passed the 1862 Morrill Act creating public, land-grant institutions across the nation. Throughout its long history, the school has been home to many firsts and historical innovations, with worldwide impacts. Today SEBS supports vibrant academic departments, research and outreach centers, and institutes addressing the scientific foundation of the pressing needs of the 21st century in the environment, climate, marine and coastal sciences, agriculture, nutrition, plant biology, landscape design, food systems, and more. For more information regarding SEBS, please visit the website at Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences - Rutgers SEBS.

Statement

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at Ethics - Code of Conduct | University Ethics and Compliance | Rutgers University.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal statement describing teaching interests and experience.
• Teaching Philosophy.
• Statement of Values describing examples of experiences in leadership, mentoring, and/or community engagement that resonate with the values and mission of Rutgers University as a land grant university serving a diverse state and student body.
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Questions can be directed to Dr. Aparna Zama, Search Committee Chair, zama@sebs.rutgers.edu.

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/280413 Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Cook (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other Document
• List of Professional References (contact Info)
• Personal Statement

Optional Documents

• Portfolio