Open Rank Professor - Agricultural Production Systems - Animal Science

University of Nebraska–Lincoln • Fort Wayne, IN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Open Rank Professor - Agricultural Production Systems - Animal Science

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) in Curtis, NE, is seeking candidates for an Open Rank Professor teaching position in the Agricultural Production Systems – Animal Science program. This is a 9-month (academic year), non-tenure track, 100% teaching appointment.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and teach animal science courses within the Agricultural Production Systems major, including the development and updating of course outlines, lesson plans, presentations, and course materials for both lecture and laboratory formats.
Implement a series of educational experiences that result in graduates who are successful entrepreneurs or employees in profitable commercial livestock enterprises and/or entrepreneurs in rural communities.
Develop and coach a competitive student team in an agriculture-related area and be willing to travel with students.
Assist with academic advising, recruiting, internship experiences, committee assignments, student organizations, and other departmental and college activities with a student-focused approach.
Facilitate student engagement within animal science courses taught and incorporate such on the college farm and feedlot, in college livestock facilities, in the meat science lab, and at area agricultural businesses.
Develop and teach interactive distance education courses as needed.

Recognizing that diversity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the University of Nebraska and NCTA are committed to creating learning, research, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of diversity.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in animal science or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution (open rank professor). Master’s must be completed by the start date. OR Master’s degree in another discipline or bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline (lecturer). If hired as a lecturer, the incumbent will be expected to make satisfactory progress toward and complete a master’s degree within the appropriate discipline.
Proficiency with computer technology applications in the teaching environment.
An interest in developing college students for a career in agriculture.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact.

How to Apply:

Click “Apply for this Job” and then “Faculty Application.” Complete the information form and attach the following documents:

A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions.
Contact information for three professional references.

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