Instructor/Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Animal Sciences

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.

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The Department of Animal Sciences, in the Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences ( SEBS), is seeking a non-tenure track, calendar-year Instructor of Professional Practice or Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. Faculty in the Professional Practice title series serve as a bridge between academic scholarship and its real-world application, focusing on professional development and discipline-based education. These faculty members are typically experienced practitioners who teach practical skills, mentor students, and create opportunities for experiential learning such as internships and research projects. In addition to teaching, they actively contribute to their professions through applied research, consulting, outreach, and service in professional societies, government-appointed roles, and other organizations that align with their field of expertise.

This position is designed to support the undergraduate program by delivering high-impact, experiential instruction in equine- and animal-science focused courses within the Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Research, Companion Animal Science, and Equine and Production Animal Science options. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching courses that emphasize hands-on learning, including those conducted at the university's farm and through partnerships with equine industry professionals. These courses may cover topics such as equine behavior and welfare, horse-human interaction, nutrition, reproduction, exercise physiology, and pasture and forage management. The candidate will also be expected to create and oversee internship and field-based learning opportunities that connect students with real-world equine operations, veterinary practices, industry and research environments. In addition to teaching, the candidate will contribute to student success through advising and career preparation in equine and animal science fields.

The position also includes responsibilities related to course assessment, inclusive curriculum development, and other administrative duties that support the department's academic mission. A strong background in equine science, animal science, biological science, or veterinary science and demonstrated engagement with stakeholders outside of academia such as equine-assisted therapy centers, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and extension professionals is essential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses in the Pre-veterinary Medicine/Research, Companion Animal Science, and Equine and Production Animal Science options of the animal Science major. In addition, they will develop and teach hands-on courses at the farm, develop industry experiences, or other internship-type possibilities. The position will also assist with advising for the undergraduate program and with course assessment and other administrative duties.

APPOINTMENT TERM

This is a 12-month (calendar year) non-tenure-track faculty position.

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

Please apply online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/260836 and submit the following documents as a single PDF that includes:

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

Advanced degree (doctorate) in an equine or Animal Science discipline, documented experience in professional practice and/or noteworthy accomplishments as a practitioner, teaching experience appropriate for the range of courses to be taught, and a record of scholarship and/or practice appropriate to the appointment. The Assistant Professor of Professional Practice level hire should have at least 4 years of teaching and/or related experience. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

The Department of Animal Sciences, is located within SEBS which is located on the Rutgers University George H. Cook campus in New Brunswick, NJ. It has strong roots in the Land Grant tradition, has a 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 from a wide array of backgrounds 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 experience to be competitive for entrance into professional schools or employment in animal science-related fields. Our graduates are highly regarded by professional schools and employers. The Department is committed to the pursuit of excellence by supporting our students from wide backgrounds and creating inclusive and equitable educational and experiential learning environment.

The Rutgers Equine Science Center (Rutgers- ESC) has been an institution in the New Jersey horse industry since its creation almost 25 years ago. This industry represents the largest sector of livestock production in the Garden State; it is valued at $4 billion and has an annual economic impact of $1.1 billion. The Rutgers- ESC is a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station ( NJAES), and Animal Sciences faculty. Rutgers- ESC has been a leading example of how Rutgers' tenured research faculty, extension specialists, and non-tenure track faculty can work cohesively to support stakeholders and execute a mission of "Better Horse Care Through Research & Education."

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