The Department of Animal Sciences, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Science is seeking a 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 Physiology, Animal Nutrition, Pathophysiology, Genetics, and courses on Companion 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 Physiology, Animal Nutrition, Pathophysiology, Genetics, and courses on Companion 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.

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

Please submit the following documents to: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/217253 
Cover letter.
Curriculum Vitae.
Personal statement describing teaching interests and experience.
Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). This should focus on how your teaching contributes to enhancing the Rutgers DEI Strategic Plan.
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

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

*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) p

• 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.

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