Teaching Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor - CY

Teaching Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor - CY

Department: Animal Science

Salary: $85,588 or $93,588

Benefits package includes:

• 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 include teaching courses in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Research, Companion Animal Science, and Equine and Production Animal Science options. The candidate will develop and teach courses such as Animal Nutrition, Genetics, Pathophysiology, Physiology, Reproduction, and courses on Companion Animal Health and Diseases. The position also assists with academic first-year, upper-class, and transfer advising for our large undergraduate program and with course assessment and other administrative duties. Candidates for the Assistant Teaching Professor level 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.

Posting Number: 26FA0855

Qualifications

• 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit the following documents:

• 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.

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:

Questions

Questions can be directed to Dr. Aparna Zama, Search Committee Chair,

Location

Campus: Rutgers University - New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ (Cook Campus)